Trusted Uber accident attorneys with over 42 years of personal injury experience.

If you were hurt in an Uber accident in the San Fernando Valley, CA, you may be injured and dealing with more confusion than answers. Our San Fernando Valley, CA Uber accident lawyer has handled personal injury litigation in California since 1984. At Goldberg Injury Lawyers, we represent injured riders, passengers, and bystanders who have been hurt. Please contact us today for a free consultation.

Uber Accident Attorney San Fernando Valley, CA

What does an Uber accident attorney do when you retain their services? Rideshare crashes involve overlapping insurance policies, corporate liability structures, and Uber’s own claims process, all of which are designed to limit what injured people recover. An attorney who knows California’s rideshare laws investigates how the app was being used at the moment of impact, which determines which coverage tier applies. That distinction alone can mean the difference between a $100,000 policy and a $1,000,000 one.

Goldberg Injury Lawyers handles the full scope of these claims, from preserving evidence in the hours after a crash to negotiating against Uber’s insurers and, when necessary, taking the case to arbitration or trial.

Types of Uber Accident Cases We Handle in the San Fernando Valley

Rideshare accidents happen in more ways than most people expect. Our practice covers a broad range of situations involving Uber vehicles, Uber drivers, and injured parties of all kinds. Here are examples of cases we can handle or have in the past.

  • Passenger accidents. You booked the ride and were hurt before you reached your destination. Uber’s $1 million commercial liability policy should apply, but only if your attorney can establish the driver was logged in and actively transporting you.
  • Accidents as a third-party drive. If an Uber driver caused a collision that injured you while you were in your own vehicle, liability depends on the driver’s app status and the coverage tier in effect. These cases frequently involve disputes between Uber’s insurer and the driver’s personal carrier.
  • Hit and run accidents. When a rideshare driver flees the scene, uninsured motorist coverage and Uber’s own policy may both come into play. Tracking the driver and preserving digital records quickly is essential.
  • Pedestrian and bicycle accidents. Uber drivers are on the road constantly in the Valley, such as on Ventura Boulevard, Reseda Boulevard, and throughout Woodland Hills, Northridge, and Canoga Park. When a distracted or negligent driver strikes someone on foot or on a bike, the injuries are often catastrophic.
  • Wrongful death claims. When a rideshare crash kills a family member, surviving relatives may have the right to pursue compensation for funeral costs, lost financial support, and the profound loss of companionship.
  • Uninsured motorist claims from Uber collisions. Sometimes the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured. Barry Goldberg is one of California’s leading authorities on UM/UIM law, this is an area where our firm’s depth of knowledge is difficult to match.
  • Accidents caused by third parties. Not every Uber crash is the rideshare driver’s fault, as another motorist may have caused the collision entirely. We investigate all potentially liable parties and pursue every available avenue of financial recovery.

Why Choose Goldberg Injury Lawyers for Uber Accidents in the San Fernando Valley, CA?

42 Years of California Personal Injury Litigation

Barry P. Goldberg founded what is now Goldberg Injury Lawyers in 2005, but he has been a practicing personal injury lawyer in San Fernando Valley, CA since 1984. That’s over four decades of trying cases, handling arbitrations, and going up against insurance carriers throughout Los Angeles. He is licensed in all California state courts, the U.S. Federal District Courts in California, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court, where he has appeared in person to sponsor another attorney’s admission to the bar.

Barry P. Goldberg has earned the Super Lawyers designation ten years in a row, including recognition on the Top 100 Southern California list in 2021. He holds an AVVO “Superb” 10 rating and has received the AVVO Client’s Choice Award. He earned his J.D. from Loyola Law School Los Angeles in 1984. He is a past President of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association, having also served as its Treasurer, Secretary, and President-Elect, and is a member of the Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles. His reputation in uninsured and underinsured motorist law is recognized throughout the state; other attorneys regularly consult him on UM/UIM cases.

Results That Matter

Goldberg Injury Lawyers has recovered millions of dollars for clients with serious injuries that resulted from a rideshare collision. When you retain our representation, yYou pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss what happened and review what your options are.

Understanding Uber Accident Cases in the San Fernando Valley

Damages, Liability, and Compensation for Rideshare Accident Cases

California law allows injured Uber accident victims to pursue both economic and non-economic damages.

Economic damages are the concrete financial losses, including past and future medical bills, lost wages, and reduced earning capacity if the injuries affect your ability to work long-term. Non-economic damages cover the harder-to-quantify losses, such as physical pain, emotional suffering, and the ways the injury disrupts your daily life.

Liability in a rideshare accident turns significantly on what phase the driver was in at the time of the crash. California’s rideshare insurance law, codified under California Public Utilities Code § 5430 et seq., establishes three coverage periods:

  • Period 1: App is on, no ride accepted. Uber provides limited liability coverage
  • Period 2: Ride accepted, driver en route. Uber’s $1 million commercial policy applies
  • Period 3: Passenger in the vehicle. Same $1 million commercial policy applies

If the driver’s app was off entirely, only the driver’s personal policy applies, and Uber bears no responsibility. Determining which period was active requires pulling digital records promptly after the crash.

Important Aspects in Your Rideshare Accident Case

A few factors consistently affect the strength and value of an Uber accident case in California.

  • Time matters. Evidence may get moved or destroyed, dashcam footage may be overwritten. Uber’s internal trip records need to be preserved with a formal legal hold. Waiting weeks to contact an attorney can cost you critical documentation.
  • Be wary of recorded statements. Uber’s insurers are not required to obtain a recorded statement from you, but they may do so in order to use it against claimants. Please do not give one before speaking with an attorney.
  • California laws in effect. California follows a pure comparative fault system under Civil Code § 1714. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, but you can still recover even if you were partially responsible for the crash.

Uber Accident Case Timeline

Rideshare cases in California often follow a predictable general sequence, though timelines vary depending on injury severity and the number of parties involved.

  • Immediately after: Seek medical care, preserve evidence, and contact an attorney before speaking with any insurer.
  • Weeks 1–4: Attorney investigates the crash, determines applicable insurance tiers, sends preservation letters, and gathers medical records.
  • Months 1–6: Medical treatment continues; documentation of ongoing damages builds the case value.
  • Months 3–9: Demand package sent to Uber’s insurer and negotiations begin
  • If no settlement: Lawsuit filed, then litigation proceeds through discovery, depositions, and potential trial.
  • Statute of limitations. California law allows for personal injury claims within two years from the date of the accident under California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1, missing this deadline typically forfeits your right to recover.

What to Bring to Your Uber Accident Consultation

The more information and evidence you have during the consultation, the more useful your initial assessment. You don’t need all of these gathered now, as we can obtain them for you. Here are examples of what to bring your consultation if you have them available:

  • Any photos from the scene, including vehicle damage and visible injuries
  • The police report or the report number if you haven’t received it yet
  • Medical records and bills related to the accident, even if incomplete
  • Correspondence from Uber or any insurance company

California Legal Resources for Uber Accidents

California’s rideshare regulations and personal injury statutes are worth understanding as you move through this process. These laws may have an impact on the outcome of your case.

Reach Out to Goldberg Injury Lawyers to Schedule a Consultation

If you were injured in an Uber accident in the San Fernando Valley, the time to act is now. Evidence disappears and deadlines approach faster than most people expect. Contact Goldberg Injury Lawyers for a free consultation, there is no fee unless we recover compensation for you. We hope to speak with you today.