Who is liable in an Uber accident?
Establishing liability is the initial step in filing an injury claim or lawsuit, which requires a thorough investigation of the collision details. Uber drivers are obligated to have their own auto insurance, and Uber provides coverage for drivers only in specific situations.
When driving for Uber, coverage may differ based on whether the driver is logged into the app during the accident and whether they are actively seeking a passenger or transporting one.
California law and Uber
State lawmakers have implemented laws specifically for rideshare companies, as outlined in Section 5433 of the California Public Utilities Code, Division 2, Chapter 8.