Uber and Lyft have transformed how Coloradans get around — but when a rideshare trip ends in a crash, the insurance questions get complicated fast. Whether you were a passenger, another driver, or a pedestrian, Injury Claim Team connects you with attorneys who know how to untangle rideshare coverage and get you paid.
Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) Claims in Colorado
Rideshare companies carry significant insurance, but coverage depends on what the driver was doing at the moment of the crash — offline, waiting for a ride, en route to a passenger, or carrying one. Colorado requires transportation network companies to maintain specific coverage levels during active periods. Determining which policy applies is often the difference between a denied claim and a full recovery.
No fee unless we win: Our network attorneys handle rideshare (uber/lyft) cases on contingency. You pay nothing unless they recover compensation for you, and the case review is always free.
Common Causes of Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) Injuries
Many rideshare (uber/lyft) cases share recurring causes. Identifying exactly what went wrong — and who is responsible — is the foundation of a strong claim:
- Rideshare driver distraction (app use, navigation)
- Fatigued driving during long shifts
- Speeding to complete more trips
- Other negligent drivers striking a rideshare vehicle
- Improper pickups and drop-offs in traffic
- Failure to yield and unsafe lane changes
- Impaired driving
- Inadequate vehicle maintenance
Compensation You May Recover
Every case is different, but injured Coloradans pursuing rideshare (uber/lyft) claims may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, rehabilitation, pain and suffering, and long-term care, recovered from the applicable rideshare or personal insurance policy. The right attorney makes sure every category of loss is documented and pursued.
How Injury Claim Team Helps
Injury Claim Team is not a law firm — we are a free service that connects injured people with experienced, independent Colorado personal injury attorneys who handle rideshare (uber/lyft) cases. We match your situation to a qualified attorney, there is never a cost to talk with us, and the attorneys in our network work on contingency. Call 973-566-5599 or request a free review and a specialist will reach out to you within the hour.
Why Act Quickly
Colorado law limits how long you have to file a claim, and evidence disappears fast — skid marks fade, surveillance footage is overwritten, and witnesses move on. The sooner you connect with an attorney, the more they can do to protect your rights and build your case. There is no downside to a free consultation, and no obligation.
Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on the driver's status at the time. Rideshare companies carry large policies during active rides, but coverage gaps exist. An attorney identifies the right policy.
Yes. Passengers are almost never at fault and can usually pursue the rideshare company's insurance for their injuries.
You may have claims against that driver's insurance and, in some cases, the rideshare policy as well.
Our network attorneys work on contingency — no fee unless they win.