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From the moment your driver accepts the ride until it ends, California requires $1 million in coverage, and it comes before the driver's own insurance.

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We've won over $500 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients.

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  • $6.25MPersonal injuryA confidential personal injury settlement.
  • $5MAuto accidentFor a husband and wife after the husband suffered a brachial plexus injury.
  • $2.34MAccident claimA win for a client injured in an accident.
  • $1.5MAuto accidentA win for a client injured in an auto accident.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes, and each case is different.

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Here to protect your interests, not the insurance company's

Uber and Lyft have a team.You should have one too.

Rideshare companies and their insurers bring adjusters and lawyers to every serious claim, and they value claims to control cost, not to make you whole. After a crash on the 91, University Avenue or Magnolia Avenue, an adjuster may call within days, and what you say can shape the rest of your claim.

Before you sign anything, ask yourself:

  1. Was the app on, had the driver accepted a ride, or were you in the car? That decides which coverage applies.
  2. Were you a passenger, or in another car, on foot or on a bike?
  3. Will the settlement cover your treatment and lost income months from now, not just today?

From one of our car accident cases

The insurer's best offer$410,000

What we won for our client$4.4M

A car accident that left our client with a neck injury. Most people would have taken the offer. We won more than ten times as much.

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Our office in Riverside

Local Uber and Lyft accident lawyers,right here in Riverside.

Not every firm that advertises in Riverside has an office here. We do.

We know Riverside's roads, from the 91 and University Avenue to downtown and Magnolia Center. Come to our office on Central Avenue, or we'll come to you anywhere in western Riverside County.

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Why choose Valero Law Group?

We champion every case,big and small.

Whether your case is worth $5,000 or $5 million, we bring the same skill, attention and determination to every client we represent.

So don't let the size of your case keep you from seeking justice: every injury deserves serious representation. Let us fight for the compensation you're owed while you focus on what matters most, your recovery.

They made me feel like a priority, and they put my needs first as a client.

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What you can recover afteran Uber or Lyft crash in California.

The driver who caused the crash, and the insurance behind them, can be held responsible for what it cost you.

Economic damages

The costs you can add up

  • Emergency care, surgery and hospital bills
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation
  • Lost wages and lost earning capacity
  • Repairing or replacing your car, if you were driving

Non-economic damages

The harm that has no receipt

  • Pain and physical suffering
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Emotional distress
  • Lost enjoyment of life
  • $1 millionRequired from the moment a ride is acceptedUntil the ride ends, for death, injury and property damage, and it comes before the driver's own insurance (Public Utilities Code §5433).
  • $60,000Per passenger, if the other driver had no insurance, or too littleThe company's uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, $300,000 per crash, while you're in the car. It was $1 million until SB 371 took effect on January 1, 2026.
  • 80%What you keep if you were 20% at faultCalifornia's pure comparative fault rule reduces your award by your share of the blame instead of erasing it.

After an Uber or Lyft crash in Riverside,what comes next.

The report, which coverage applies, the trip records and the deadlines, explained.

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  • Getting the crash report
    On Riverside's streets, Riverside Police take the report. On the 91, the 60 and I‑215, it's the CHP's Riverside office, and passengers can request its report online too. In Moreno Valley, Jurupa Valley and the other contract cities, it's the Sheriff.
  • What the driver was doing matters
    Ride accepted, or you in the car: $1 million in coverage. App on with no ride accepted: $50,000 per person and $100,000 per crash for injuries, plus a $200,000 excess policy. App off: the driver's own insurance.
  • The rideshare coverage comes first
    It doesn't wait for the driver's personal insurer to deny the claim. A driver's personal policy generally covers nothing while the app is on, unless the driver bought a rideshare endorsement.
  • If the other driver had no insurance
    As a passenger, you're covered by the company's uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage: $60,000 per person and $300,000 per crash, from the moment you get in until you get out. Your own car insurance may add to it, so send us your policy.
  • Save the trip details
    Screenshot the trip right away: the app has to show the driver's first name and photo, the car and its plate. After a crash, the driver must show proof of rideshare insurance.
  • Public agencies have shorter deadlines
    Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. If a public agency may be responsible, for example the City for a broken signal, or an RTA bus was involved, a written claim is due within six months.
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From the community, for the community.

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We're a Hispanic-focused firm with native Spanish-speaking attorneys. We understand your family's needs, walk you through every step in your language, and fight to get you every dollar you deserve.

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Organizations we support

Sponsor of the 2024 Share the Road Scholarship

Our community outreach
  • Al Barro Foundation
  • EUNIME por Tijuana, A.C.

Common questionsafter a Riverside Uber or Lyft crash.

How long do I have after an Uber or Lyft crash?
Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years (Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). If a public agency may be responsible, a written claim is due within six months; the City of Riverside takes claims online or at the City Clerk's office. Call us early so no deadline slips by.
My Uber or Lyft driver caused the crash. Who pays?
If a ride had been accepted or you were in the car, the $1 million rideshare insurance, which comes before the driver's own. Those amounts are minimums: the law doesn't cap what the company can owe.
Another driver hit my Uber or Lyft. Who pays?
Usually the other driver and their insurer. If that driver had no insurance, or too little, the company's uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage protects you as a passenger: $60,000 per person and $300,000 per crash since January 1, 2026.
An Uber or Lyft hit me while I was driving, walking or biking. Am I covered?
The same rules apply to people outside the car: $1 million if a ride had been accepted, lower limits if the app was on with no ride, and the driver's own insurance if the app was off. If that isn't enough, your own uninsured motorist coverage can step in.
I drive for Uber or Lyft and was injured. What now?
If you were online, the company must provide occupational accident insurance under Proposition 22: at least $1 million for medical expenses, and 66% of your average weekly earnings for up to two years. If another driver caused the crash, you may also have a claim against them.
How much is my Riverside Uber or Lyft accident case worth?
It depends on your injuries, your medical bills, lost income and the long-term effect on your life. The first offer is often low, so a free case review is the best way to know before you accept anything.
Do you have an office in Riverside?
Yes. Our office is at 3610 Central Ave, Suite 207, Riverside, CA 92506, in Magnolia Center. Come in if you like, or we'll come to you, at home or in the hospital. Call (800) 985-9565 any time, 24/7.
What does an Uber and Lyft accident lawyer cost?
Nothing upfront. Your consultation is free, and no attorney's fees are owed unless we recover compensation for you. You may be responsible for case-related costs and expenses; we'll explain them before you sign.
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