Legally Reviewed by Amanda Demanda on July 20, 2026
After an Uber or Lyft crash in Miami, you need a Miami personal injury attorney who understands the complexities of rideshare liability, insurance coverage disputes, and the unique legal frameworks governing app-based transportation. Rideshare accidents rarely involve a single insurance policy or a single at-fault party, and sorting out who is responsible, and which coverage tier applies, can take months if you try to handle it alone.
Amanda Demanda Injury Lawyers has represented injured passengers, drivers, and other motorists across Miami-Dade County, and our team can pursue claims involving Uber and Lyft on your behalf. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you, and we keep you informed at every stage so there are no surprises. Talk to a Miami Uber and Lyft accident lawyer now by dialing (305) 505-1000.
⚠ Time-Sensitive – Florida Law Limits Your Window to File
You generally have only two years from the date of a rideshare accident to file a Florida injury claim.
Amanda Demanda Injury Lawyers works on a contingency fee basis, has recovered a $43 million jury verdict for an injury victim, and offers free consultations in English and Spanish.
Who Is Liable for a Rideshare Accident in Miami?
Liability in a rideshare accident is rarely straightforward. Multiple parties, including the rideshare driver, another motorist, the rideshare company’s insurer, and sometimes a vehicle manufacturer, may share responsibility depending on what caused the crash.
At Amanda Demanda Injury Lawyers, we investigate rideshare accidents in Miami and the surrounding area and can bring a claim against any defendant, regardless of their size or the insurance company defending them. Because many rideshare collisions are also Miami car accidents at their core, the same evidence-gathering process, such as police reports, dashcam footage, and app data, often applies.
Who We Can Represent After an Uber or Lyft Accident
We represent all injured parties after a rideshare crash in Miami, including:
Rideshare Drivers
If you were hit by another driver while completing a rideshare fare in Miami, we can review what compensation may be available to you.
Other Motorists
If you were hit by a driver working for Uber or Lyft with the app open, you may have a claim against both their personal auto policy and the rideshare company’s policy.
Rideshare Passengers
Injured passengers can struggle to understand their options after a crash they did not cause and did not control.
If the crash involved a fatality, our Miami attorney team can also help surviving family members understand their options.
Uber and Lyft Insurance Policies Explained
Uber and Lyft both carry large insurance policies that can cover drivers, passengers, and third parties, but coverage depends heavily on what the driver was doing at the time of the crash.
| Driver Status | Coverage That Applies |
|---|---|
| App Off | No rideshare coverage applies; a typical auto claim follows using the driver’s personal policy. |
| Online, Waiting for a Request | Uber and Lyft can each provide limited third-party liability coverage, but only after the driver’s own policy is exhausted. |
| En Route or Transporting a Passenger | Coverage increases substantially, often including up to $1,000,000 in third-party liability protection along with uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage. |
These coverage tiers are frequently disputed by insurers, and if a driver flees the scene, our Miami hit and run accident lawyer team can help identify the driver and pursue a claim.
Statute of Limitations for Miami Rideshare Accident Claims
Under Florida Statutes Section 95.11(5)(a), most negligence-based personal injury claims, including rideshare accidents that occurred on or after March 24, 2023, must be filed within two years from the date of the crash. Wrongful death claims carry the same two-year deadline, but the clock starts on the date of death rather than the date of the accident.
You can review the official statute language through the Florida Senate’s statute database, and we recommend speaking with our team as soon as possible after your accident so we can confirm which deadline applies to your case.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rideshare Accidents in Miami
Here are answers to some of the questions we hear most often from rideshare accident clients in Miami.
Contact Our Miami Rideshare Accident Lawyer Today
Amanda Demanda Injury Lawyers has recovered significant results for injury victims, including a $43 million jury verdict in a car accident case, and our attorneys are recognized by Super Lawyers and the Miami-Dade Trial Lawyers Association. We proudly serve Miami’s Hispanic community in both English and Spanish and can meet with you to review the details of your rideshare accident.
After an Uber or Lyft accident in Miami, dial (305) 505-1000 or contact us online as soon as possible. All initial consultations are FREE, and the sooner we can review the details of your case, the sooner we can help you understand your legal options within Florida’s filing deadlines.
