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Uber or Lyft crash in Tacoma?Talk to a lawyer for free.

Once a driver accepts a ride, Washington requires $1 million in liability coverage, through the whole trip. Talk to us before you give any insurer a recorded statement.

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Results that speak.Millions won for injured clients.

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

  • $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

Rideshare companies have a team.You should have one too.

Uber, Lyft and their insurers can bring adjusters and lawyers to a serious claim, and which policy pays depends on what the driver's app was doing. After a crash on I‑5, Highway 16 or near the Tacoma Dome, 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 driver logged in, on the way to a pickup, or carrying you?
  2. Did another driver cause the crash, and was that driver insured?
  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 Tacoma

Local rideshare accident lawyers,right here in Tacoma.

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

Our office is in the 1201 Pacific tower downtown. Come in, or we'll come to you anywhere in Pierce County, at home or in the hospital.

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.

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What you can recover afteran Uber or Lyft accident.

Whoever caused the crash, the rideshare driver or another driver, can be held responsible for what it cost you, and the rideshare policy can pay when the driver was working.

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 vehicle, if you were in another car

Non-economic damages

The harm that has no receipt

  • Pain and physical suffering
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Disability
  • Lost enjoyment of life
  • $1MFrom the moment a ride is acceptedWashington requires $1 million in liability coverage from the time a driver accepts a ride, through the drive to the pickup and the whole trip.
  • $50,000While the driver waits for a requestA driver logged in and waiting must have primary coverage of at least $50,000 per person and $100,000 per crash for injuries (RCW 46.72B.180).
  • $100,000Underinsured motorist coverage for each passengerWhile a passenger is in the car, the rideshare policy must include underinsured motorist coverage of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per crash, for when the driver at fault had no insurance or too little.

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

The report, the app, the insurance that applies and deadlines, explained.

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  • Get the report number
    On Tacoma's streets, Tacoma Police take the report; on I‑5, Highway 16 and the other freeways, the Washington State Patrol. The State Patrol keeps it: search for it free and buy a copy for $10.50.
  • Screenshot the trip
    The app shows the driver's photo and the car's plate, so a screenshot of the trip records who was driving. Uber and Lyft must keep trip records for at least three years, and crash and insurance records longer.
  • What the app was doing decides the policy
    With the app off, the driver's own insurance applies. Logged in and waiting, the rideshare policy's $50,000 per person applies; once a ride is accepted, $1 million. Uber or Lyft, the driver, or both can buy that rideshare policy, and if a driver's rideshare policy doesn't pay, the company must provide the coverage from the first dollar.
  • If another driver caused it
    That driver's insurance comes first. If they had too little or none, and you were a passenger, the rideshare policy's underinsured motorist coverage can pay, up to $100,000 per person.
  • If you drive for Uber or Lyft
    Since 2023, Washington rideshare drivers have workers' compensation through L&I while driving to a pickup and while a passenger is in the car, but not while waiting for a request. A driver injured by another driver can also claim against that driver.
  • Public agencies need a claim first
    Most injury lawsuits in Washington must be filed within three years. If a city, county, transit or state vehicle or road was involved, a claim on the agency's form comes first, and a lawsuit can't be filed until 60 days after it (RCW 4.96.020; for the State, RCW 4.92.110).
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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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Our community outreach
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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 Tacoma Uber or Lyft crash.

I was a passenger. Whose insurance pays?
If your Uber or Lyft driver caused the crash, the $1 million liability coverage applies. If another driver caused it, that driver's insurance comes first, and the rideshare policy's underinsured motorist coverage, up to $100,000 per person, can apply if that driver had too little or none.
An Uber or Lyft driver hit my car. Who pays?
It depends on what the app was doing: $50,000 per person while the driver was waiting for a request, $1 million once a ride was accepted, and the driver's own insurance if the app was off (RCW 46.72B.180). Your own PIP can pay medical bills first, whoever was at fault.
I drive for Uber or Lyft and was injured. What covers me?
Since January 1, 2023, L&I workers' compensation covers Washington rideshare drivers while they drive to a pickup and while a passenger is in the car. It doesn't cover the time spent waiting for a request, and it doesn't pay for car repairs. If another driver caused the crash, you can also claim against that driver.
What if the driver seemed tired or impaired?
Tell police and keep the trip details. Washington law bars rideshare drivers from giving rides for more than 14 hours in a row in a 24-hour period, and Uber and Lyft must have a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy for drivers.
How long do I have?
Most injury lawsuits in Washington must be filed within three years of the crash (RCW 4.16.080). If a public agency's vehicle or road was involved, a claim on its form has to come first, 60 days before any lawsuit. Call us early so no deadline slips by.
Do you have an office in Tacoma?
Yes. Our office is at 1201 Pacific Ave, Suite 605, Tacoma, WA 98402. 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 or 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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Marie BallonAttorney, Valero Law Group

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