Uber and Lyft Accident Lawyer Calabasas
Uber reported 153 traffic fatalities across its U.S. platform in 2021–2022, and one-third of them were attributed to third-party alcohol-impaired drivers.
For victims of Uber and Lyft crashes in Calabasas, the aftermath often becomes a legal maze. Who is truly responsible, the driver, the company, or another party? Which insurance policy actually covers the damage?
Rather than taking on the insurance companies alone, speak directly with a Calabasas Uber and Lyft accident lawyer who has recovered millions of dollars for rideshare accident victims.
Meet Our Calabasas Uber Accident Lawyer
Attorney Sasha Bojat has built a unique practice in Calabasas, focusing on ridesharing accident cases.“My main goal in practice is to passionately represent my clients to ensure the best outcome in every case. The dedication to my clients is unprecedented, as I am personally involved in each case”, Bojat points out.
His knowledge of California traffic and personal injury law, together with years of experience negotiating against insurance companies, makes him a strong choice for your case.
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- Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), and the
- American Association for Justice (AAJ)
Sasha stays up to date with the latest developments in legal practice.
Types of Rideshare Accident Cases We Handle
- Uber and Lyft collisions with pedestrians
- Crashes between rideshare drivers and other motorists
- Rideshare vehicles striking stationary objects
- Passenger injuries sustained during a trip
- Cyclist injuries caused by Uber or Lyft vehicles
- Assaults by Uber and Lyft drivers
If you were struck by an Uber or Lyft vehicle while on foot, the right legal support can protect your rights and pursue the compensation you deserve. These claims are often complex, tangled up in multiple insurance policies and difficult questions of liability.
Call our pedestrian accident lawyer in Calabasas at the Bojat Law Group. Our team works to secure fair recovery for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Case Results
Bojat Law Group has recovered over $1 million in verdicts and settlements for personal injury victims.
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Three Rideshare Periods and Insurance Coverage
The insurance coverage Uber and Lyft provide depends on what the driver was doing at the moment of the crash. It is generally divided into three periods.
Period 1: App On, No Ride Accepted
The driver is logged into the app and available for requests but has not yet accepted one.
Coverage:
- Third-party liability, when the driver is at fault: $50,000 per person for bodily injury, $100,000 per accident, and $30,000 for property damage. This applies when the driver’s personal policy does not, which most personal policies exclude for commercial activity.
Period 2: Ride Accepted, En Route to Pick Up
The driver has accepted a request and is on the way to collect the passenger.
Coverage:
- Primary liability up to $1 million per accident, regardless of the driver’s personal policy status.
- Contingent comprehensive and collision, if the driver carries those coverages personally, covering physical damage to the driver’s vehicle with a $2,500 deductible.
Period 3: Passenger in the Vehicle
The passenger is in the car, from pickup to drop-off.
Coverage:
- Primary liability of $1 million per accident, covering bodily injury and property damage to passengers, other drivers, and third parties.
- Uninsured and underinsured motorist bodily injury of $60,000 per person and $300,000 per accident, if the at-fault driver has insufficient or no insurance. As of January 1, 2026, Senate Bill 371 reduced this coverage from the previous $1 million limit.
- Contingent comprehensive and collision for the driver’s vehicle, with a $2,500 deductible, if the driver’s personal policy includes it.
Who Is Liable for Uber Accident?
After an Uber crash, more than one party can be responsible, and who pays often comes down to the details. Liability may fall on:
- The Uber driver, when the crash results from their own negligence, such as speeding, distraction, or a missed light.
- Another driver on the road, whose insurance comes first when they caused the collision.
- Uber’s insurance policy, which often provides the coverage that actually pays once a ride is accepted or a passenger is on board.
- Uber itself, in narrower cases such as negligent screening of a driver or an assault by one, where the company’s own conduct is at issue.
- More than one party at once, since fault can be shared.
Uber is rarely sued directly, since its drivers are independent contractors, not employees. What usually matters is Uber’s commercial insurance, which steps in depending on the trip period. The exception is when Uber’s own conduct is at issue, such as failing to properly vet a driver.
California also follows comparative negligence, so if you were partly at fault, your recovery is reduced by your share rather than lost. And if the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured, the Uber policy’s coverage may apply, though it is more limited under recent California law.
This is where an experienced Uber accident lawyer makes the difference. Call Bojat Law Group and let us guide you through your case.
Why Do You Need a Rideshare Accident Lawyer in Calabasas?
The difference between what you settle for alone and what you recover with the right lawyer is often tens of thousands of dollars. Most victims accept the first offer simply because they never learn their claim is worth far more.
Rideshare cases carry a problem ordinary car accidents do not: the coverage that applies depends entirely on what the driver’s app was doing at the moment of impact. That one detail decides which policy responds and how much money is on the table. Here is what we do about it.
We pull the trip data. We obtain the records from Uber or Lyft to establish whether the driver was waiting, en route, or carrying a passenger, and we know how to compel that data when the company resists.
We find every policy in play. The driver’s personal coverage, the rideshare company’s commercial policy, the at-fault motorist’s insurance, and any uninsured motorist coverage, we make each one answer for its share.
We build the value of your claim. We document your injuries through medical records and treating physicians, then calculate the full cost of recovery, including future treatment, not just today’s bills.
We handle the fight. We take over the negotiation so you are never talking to adjusters alone, and if the offer stays unfair, we file suit and take the case to court.
Serious rideshare crashes often mean surgery, ongoing treatment, or long-term therapy, and those costs add up fast. Bojat Law Group works on a contingency fee, so there is nothing to pay upfront. You pay only if we recover for you, and consultations are free.
Rideshare FAQs
If you’re a passenger, Uber provides a $1 million policy covering injuries. However, insurance companies often resist paying the full amount of medical expenses. That’s why having an attorney who will fight for your rights is crucial.
This drastically changes your legal situation. If the driver wasn’t active on the app, Uber’s policy doesn’t cover you. In this case, we must rely on the driver’s personal insurance – but there are other legal options we can explore.
In California, you have two years from the date of the accident. However, the sooner we start working on your case, the better. Critical evidence can disappear in just days.
Not before speaking with an attorney. Any statement you give can be used to minimize your compensation. Call an attorney first.
Consultations are free. Moreover, we only get paid if we win your case.
95% of our cases settle without trial. But if insurance doesn’t offer fair compensation, we’re prepared to go to court.
We can help you receive medical care without upfront payment. We work with a network of doctors who will treat you on a medical lien basis – meaning they get paid from the final settlement.
Each case is unique. Factors include severity of injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and long-term impacts. Call us for a specific evaluation of your case.
Hurt in a Rideshare Accident? Get Bojat Law Group on Your Side
If you were injured in an Uber or Lyft accident, acting quickly protects your claim and your right to pursue full compensation. Bojat Law Group focuses on rideshare injury cases and knows how these companies and their insurers operate. Whether you were a passenger, another driver, or a pedestrian, we are ready to help. Your consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we recover for you.
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“Sasha was absolutely amazing!! Very attentive, very communicative, and would always handle each interaction with white gloves. He worked with the very best to make sure I was taken care of and recovered accordingly. At the end of the day, he exceeded my expectations by a large margin. Thank you, Sasha!!”
Andrew Schmidt
“Bojat Law Group is a group that actually cares about its clients. They helped me with a case I would have lost if I had gone to anyone else. They provided a life changing experience and I will never go to a different law group in regards to personal injury.
They transparent this law group is one of a kind and I couldn’t be more grateful to have found them.”
Dylan Short
“Sasha was wonderful handling my case. Explained everything in detail where we could understand the process. My case was handled smoothly and efficiently. His eased all our worries when it came to getting compensation for my case. Very accommodating! Would recommend him to anyone.”
Bethany Braun
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