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Car Accidents & Rideshare Accidents

Injured in a Car, Uber, or Lyft Accident?

Onx Law represents people injured in car, Uber, and Lyft accidents. The right legal guidance can make a difference from the very beginning.

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(01) — Overview

Onx Law represents people injured in car, Uber, and Lyft accidents. The right legal guidance can make a difference from the very beginning.

After an accident, you may be dealing with injuries, medical bills, lost time at work, and an insurance company asking questions before you know what comes next.

We’ll learn what happened, evaluate your case, and put the right strategy, legal team, and resources behind it — from preserving evidence and dealing with insurers to finding every policy that may apply.

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(02) — What makes it different

What Makes Car Accident Cases Different

A collision can involve more than the driver who was behind the wheel. Several insurance policies may apply, fault is often disputed, and each state has its own rules about who pays first and when you can claim for pain and suffering.

Rideshare crashes add another layer. Uber and Lyft coverage can change depending on whether the driver’s app was off, waiting for a request, or carrying a passenger — so whether you were a passenger, another driver, a pedestrian, or a cyclist, the details matter.

Common causes

  • 01Rear-End Collisions
  • 02Distracted Driving
  • 03Intersection Crashes
  • 04Impaired Driving
  • 05Speeding
  • 06Unsafe Lane Changes
  • 07Hit-and-Run Crashes
  • 08Rideshare Crashes
  • 09Multi-Vehicle Crashes

(03) — Evidence that matters

The Evidence That Shows What Happened

Insurance companies begin investigating quickly. Photos, video, and vehicle data can be lost or overwritten, and witnesses become harder to find as time passes.

After a rideshare crash, the trip record matters too. It can show what the driver was doing when the crash happened, which can decide which coverage applies.

Evidence worth saving:

  • Photos and video of the vehicles, the scene, and your injuries
  • The police or crash report
  • Names and contact details of witnesses
  • Dashcam and nearby traffic or business camera footage
  • Screenshots of your rideshare trip and driver details
  • Medical records, bills, and receipts
  • Letters and messages from any insurance company
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(04) — Who may be responsible

More than one party may share responsibility.

Identifying everyone who may be responsible matters, because each may have its own insurance.

(05) — What compensation may include

What a Car Accident Claim May Cover

Every claim is different. Depending on the facts, the insurance involved, and the state’s law, compensation may include:

  • Medical bills, past and future
  • Lost income and reduced ability to earn
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of life
  • Repair or replacement of your vehicle
  • Out-of-pocket costs, such as travel to appointments and help at home

What’s available depends on the facts, the insurance involved, and the state’s law. For example, Maryland caps noneconomic damages such as pain and suffering, and Florida and New York limit pain-and-suffering claims after many motor-vehicle crashes unless an injury meets a legal threshold. No particular result can be promised.

(06) — What to do next

What Should You Do After an Accident?

01

Get Somewhere Safe

Move away from traffic when it is safe to do so and call emergency services if anyone is injured.

02

Document What Happened

Take photos and videos of the vehicles, damage, roadway, traffic signals, and any visible injuries.

03

Exchange Information

Collect the other driver’s contact and insurance information, along with their license plate number.

04

Get Medical Attention

Some injuries aren’t immediately obvious. Don’t ignore symptoms that appear after the accident.

05

Talk to an Attorney

An attorney can help preserve evidence, communicate with insurers, and evaluate your options.

(07) — State-specific considerations

Where the crash happened changes the rules.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, exceptions apply, and how a rule affects you depends on the facts of your case.

(08) — The Onx approach

Hurt in a Car Accident?

Every case is evaluated individually. Depending on what yours needs, Onx Law may handle the matter directly, work with co-counsel, or connect you with trusted counsel when doing so better serves your case.

Get Onx On It
  1. 01

    Listen

    Tell us what happened, in your own words — online or by phone, in English or Spanish. Every case starts with understanding the people involved.

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  2. 02

    Evaluate

    An attorney reviews the facts, the injuries, the insurance, and the law that applies, to determine what your case actually needs.

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  3. 03

    Build the Right Team

    We put the right legal team and resources around your case. Onx may handle it directly, work with co-counsel, or connect you with carefully vetted counsel whose location, experience, or resources better serve it.

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  4. 04

    Move the Case Forward

    Disciplined case management, data, and technology keep the work organized and moving, while legal judgment sets the strategy — and you’re kept informed along the way.

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  5. 05

    Pursue the Outcome

    We pursue the resolution your case supports — through negotiation or, when it’s needed, in court — so you can focus on your recovery.

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(09) — Questions

Frequently asked questions.

General information only, not legal advice. Every situation is different, so the best answer starts with a conversation.

Ask us directly

  • Get to safety and call emergency services if anyone is hurt. When you can, document the scene, collect contact and insurance details, and get checked by a medical professional. It’s wise to speak with an attorney before giving a recorded statement to any insurance company.

  • It depends on what the rideshare driver was doing when the crash happened. If the app was off, the driver’s personal policy is usually the first place to look; while the driver was waiting for a request or carrying a passenger, the rideshare company’s commercial coverage may apply. Your own policy can matter too, depending on the state.

  • You may still have options, such as uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage under your own policy. An attorney can review the policies that may apply and help you pursue them.

  • You’re generally not required to, and it’s worth talking to an attorney first. Early statements are often taken before you know the full extent of your injuries, and they can be used to limit a claim later.

  • Often, yes — but the rules depend on the state where the accident happened. Some states reduce what you can recover by your share of fault, while others apply much stricter rules. We’ll explain how the law applies to your situation.

(10) — More practice areas

Other ways we can help.

All practice areas

(11) — Next step

You focus on recovery. We’ll help with the rest.

Insurance companies begin investigating accidents quickly. Having an attorney involved early can help preserve important evidence, communicate with insurers, and make sure your claim is evaluated with the full picture in mind.

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