Georgetown Rideshare Accident Lawyer
Injured In An Uber Or Lyft Ride?
If you were hurt in a rideshare crash, you are probably dealing with pain, medical appointments, and calls from insurance adjusters. When an Uber or Lyft trip ends in a collision, the situation can feel confusing very quickly. You may not know which insurance policy applies or how to protect your claim.
At Briggle & Polan, PLLC, we help people in Georgetown and nearby communities sort through that confusion and pursue fair compensation after serious accidents. Our attorneys handle complex injury cases every day, including crashes that involve rideshare drivers and multiple insurance companies. We offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis, so you do not pay upfront legal fees.
Contact our Georgetown rideshare accident attorney by calling (512) 400-3278 today!
millions recovered for our clients
Landmark verdicts and settlements that speak for themselves
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Our client was hit head-on by a drunk teenager in front of an elementary school, flipping their vehicles.
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Our client was t-boned by a large package delivery truck that was traveling in excess of 70 mph. He sustained a severe neck injury that required spinal surgery. Our firm recovered $1,800,000 on behalf of our client.
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Our client was thrown off the back of a work truck, which fractured his skull and caused him to suffer a traumatic brain injury. *Net proceeds to the client were $900,052.11.
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$1,530,000 18-Wheeler Crashes Into Multiple Vehicles, Pinning Our Client Against a Guardrail
An 18-wheeler failed to see the traffic piling up in front of him and drove full speed into a line of stopped cars on the highway. Our client was pinned up against the guardrail until the jaws of life could remove her.
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$1,500,000 Driver T-Boned by Work Truck in Catastrophic Crash
Our client was driving his work truck when a concrete-supply truck ran a stop sign and crashed into the front of our client’s vehicle, crushing both trucks.
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Our client was run over by a drunk driver operating a company truck late at night which required multiple surgeries and months of rehabilitation. *Net proceeds to our client were $571,000.00.
Why Rideshare Crashes Are Complicated
Rideshare collisions often feel more confusing than a typical car accident because several different companies and policies may be involved. Coverage can change based on whether the driver had the app on, was waiting for a request, or was actively transporting a passenger. Each of those situations can lead to different insurance limits and different positions from the insurers.
In a busy area like Georgetown, where many people use Uber and Lyft to get to work, school, or Austin, this complexity can leave injured people stuck between insurers. One company may say the rideshare policy should pay. Another may argue that the driver was off duty. While they argue, your bills and lost income may continue to grow.
Our attorneys carefully review the facts of each crash, including ride records, app status, police reports, and any communication from the rideshare company. By piecing together the timeline and the policies that were in effect, we work to identify all available coverage. This approach helps us pursue the full financial recovery the law allows, instead of accepting the first answer an insurer gives.
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“If you are looking for excellent and honest attorneys, call them. You will not be disappointed.”- Paige
Our FAQ
Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 512-400-3278 today!
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Possibly. Under Texas's modified comparative fault rule, you can still recover damages as long as your share of fault does not exceed 50 percent, though your recovery would be reduced proportionally. We build cases designed to establish the strongest liability position the evidence supports.
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Yes. Commercial trucking policies carry significantly higher coverage limits than personal auto policies, and cases involving multiple defendants may have more than one policy in play. That is one reason these cases are defended so aggressively.
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That is standard. Trucking defendants often put forward explanations designed to minimize or deflect liability as quickly as possible after a wreck. Physical evidence, electronic records, and company documents frequently tell a different story than the one offered at the scene.
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