Insurance Layers in a Rideshare Accident
Both Uber and Lyft provide commercial liability insurance for accidents involving their drivers while the app is active. Coverage amounts vary by phase:
- App off: Only the driver's personal auto insurance applies
- App on, no passenger: Rideshare company provides contingent liability coverage (typically $50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident/$25,000 property damage)
- Passenger in vehicle or en route to pickup: Rideshare company's full commercial policy ($1 million liability coverage) applies
Sin Culpa Coverage in Rideshare Accidents
If you were a passenger in an Uber or Lyft that was in an accident, you are covered by the vehicle's Sin Culpa insurance — which in the case of a commercial rideshare vehicle may be the rideshare company's commercial policy. The same 30-day filing deadline applies.
Getting Care After a Rideshare Accident
Rideshare accident pacientes are treated en MAIC the same as any Sin Culpa paciente. Our billing team identifies the appropriate insurance carrier and handles all submissions. Call (888) 991-5290 for el mismo día evaluación.