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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.

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

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

Uber, Lyft and their insurers bring adjusters, investigators and lawyers to every serious claim, and they value claims to control cost, not to make you whole. After a crash on the 101, Harbor Boulevard or Victoria 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. Were you a passenger, or hit by a driver working for Uber or Lyft?
  2. Did the driver have the app on, with a ride accepted or underway?
  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 nearest office

Uber and Lyft accident lawyersfor Ventura and the Ojai Valley.

Our office is in Oxnard, about 8 miles south on the 101. We'll come to you.

Start by phone any time. If you'd rather meet in person, we'll come to you at home or in the hospital, anywhere from Ojai to Fillmore, or see you at our office, a short drive from the 101 at Oxnard Boulevard.

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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.

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What you can recover afteran Uber or Lyft accident.

Whoever caused the crash, whether your rideshare driver or another driver, can be held responsible for what it cost you, and the rideshare company's insurance may pay.

Economic damages

The costs you can add up

  • Emergency care, surgery and hospital bills
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation
  • Lost wages and lost earning capacity
  • Getting to medical appointments while you recover

Non-economic damages

The harm that has no receipt

  • Pain and physical suffering
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Loss of companionship
  • Lost enjoyment of life
  • $1MCoverage once a ride is acceptedUber and Lyft must carry $1 million in primary coverage from the moment the driver accepts your ride until it ends, including the drive to pick you up (Public Utilities Code §5433).
  • $50,000With the app on but no ride acceptedCoverage is lower while a driver waits for a ride: at least $50,000 per person and $100,000 per crash for injuries, plus $200,000 in excess coverage (CPUC).
  • $60,000Uninsured driver coverage for passengersFor crashes since January 1, 2026, the rideshare company's own uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage is $60,000 per person and $300,000 per crash, down from $1 million (SB 371).

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

The report, the trip record, the insurance and the deadlines, explained.

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  • Getting the crash report
    On the 101, Highway 126 and Highway 33, the CHP's Ventura office usually takes the report, and you can request it online. On Ventura's city streets it's Ventura Police, whose reports are usually ready 3 to 10 business days after the crash.
  • Save the trip record
    Screenshot the trip before anything changes: the driver's name, the car, the route and the time. Uber keeps a receipt for each trip in your trip history, and Lyft can email you a ride report from your ride history.
  • Report it in the app
    Uber asks riders to use Safety, then "I was in an accident" on the right trip; with Lyft, report it in the app too. Stick to what happened, and talk to us before you give anyone a recorded statement.
  • Their policy can't wait on the driver's
    The rideshare company's coverage can't depend on the driver's personal insurer denying the claim first. And if the driver's own rideshare policy has lapsed, the company must provide the coverage from the first dollar.
  • If you were driving, the DMV's 10-day rule
    If an Uber or Lyft hit your car and anyone was injured, even slightly, or damage tops $1,000, each driver must file form SR-1 with the DMV within 10 days, no matter who was at fault and even if police made a report.
  • Public agencies have shorter deadlines
    You generally have two years to sue Uber, Lyft or a driver. If a city or county vehicle, a Gold Coast Transit bus or the road itself was involved, a written claim is usually due within six months, to the City of Ventura for its streets or to Caltrans for the 101.
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Sponsor of the 2024 Share the Road Scholarship

Our community outreach
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Common questionsafter an Uber or Lyft crash in Ventura.

Who pays if I was injured as an Uber or Lyft passenger?
Usually the insurance of whichever driver caused the crash. Passengers are rarely at fault. If your rideshare driver caused it, the rideshare company's $1 million policy applies from the moment the driver accepted your ride. If another driver caused it and has too little insurance or none, the rideshare company's uninsured motorist coverage may pay.
I was hit by an Uber or Lyft driver. Which insurance pays?
It depends on what the driver's app showed. With a ride accepted or underway, the rideshare company's $1 million policy applies. With the app on and no ride yet, it's at least $50,000 per person and $100,000 per crash, plus $200,000 in excess coverage (CPUC). The trip records show which applied, and we can request them.
Do the new 2026 limits apply to my crash?
The lower uninsured and underinsured motorist limits for passengers, $60,000 per person and $300,000 per crash, apply to crashes since January 1, 2026 (SB 371). The $1 million liability coverage during a ride still applies. If your crash was earlier, talk to us about which limit applies.
Should I talk to Uber's or Lyft's insurance company?
You can report the crash in the app, but you aren't required to give the other side's insurer a recorded statement, and what you say can be used to value your claim. It's fine to tell the adjuster you'll call back after you've talked to a lawyer.
How long do I have to file a claim?
You generally have two years from the crash to sue Uber, Lyft or a driver (Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). If a city, county or state vehicle or road was involved, a written claim is usually due within six months. Call us early so no deadline slips by.
How much is my Ventura rideshare accident case worth?
It depends on your injuries, your medical bills, lost income and the long-term effect on your life, and on which insurance applies. 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 Ventura?
No. Our nearest office is in Oxnard, at 1000 Town Center Dr, about 8 miles south of downtown Ventura on the 101. You don't have to come in: call us 24/7 at (800) 985-9565 and we'll meet you at your home or in the hospital, anywhere from Ojai to Fillmore.
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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