Uber & Lyft Accident Lawyer in Northeast Michigan
Representing Injured Passengers, Drivers & Others Across Northeast Michigan Since 1974
Rideshare crashes are more complicated than ordinary car accidents. Coverage depends on which insurance layer applies, and that depends on exactly what the driver was doing in the app at the moment of impact. At Rowling, Partipilo & Winston, we handle Uber and Lyft accident claims for injured passengers, other motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and rideshare drivers throughout Northeast Michigan, MI. Since 1974, we’ve recovered millions of dollars for injury victims across Michigan, and we handle every rideshare case on contingency with no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Getting an attorney involved early matters. App data and ride records can disappear, no-fault filing deadlines are strict, and a recorded statement to the wrong insurer can undercut your recovery before it starts. We offer free consultations and virtual meetings for clients across Northeast Michigan who can’t make it to our office.
If you or someone you care about was hurt in a rideshare crash, contact Rowling, Partipilo & Winston today for a free consultation. Call us at (810) 676-9447 or reach out online.
How Michigan Rideshare Insurance Coverage Works
Michigan’s Transportation Network Company Act sets three coverage periods that determine which insurance policy responds to a rideshare crash. Which period was active at the moment of your accident is often the most contested issue in these cases.
The three periods work like this:
- Period 0 (app off): The driver’s personal auto policy is the only coverage in place. The rideshare company provides nothing.
- Period 1 (app on, waiting for a request): The rideshare company’s contingent liability coverage applies, with minimums of $50,000 per person and $100,000 per accident for bodily injury.
- Periods 2 & 3 (ride accepted through drop-off): A $1 million commercial liability policy is active for the duration of the trip.
App logs, GPS data, and ride receipts are the primary evidence used to establish which period applied. Michigan No-Fault PIP benefits cover medical expenses, 85% of lost wages for up to three years, attendant care, and replacement services, regardless of fault. Priority rules under MCL 500.3114 govern which insurer pays those benefits first. How these rules apply depends on your specific facts, so consulting an attorney is an important first step.
Compensation Available After a Northeast Michigan Rideshare Accident
Two separate tracks of recovery exist after a rideshare crash in Michigan. No-fault PIP benefits cover medical bills, limited wage loss, replacement services, and mileage for treatment, regardless of who caused the crash. A separate liability claim against the at-fault driver covers pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and excess economic losses, but only when injuries meet Michigan’s serious impairment threshold.
Damages in a liability claim can include pain and suffering, reduced earning capacity, future medical costs, and other out-of-pocket expenses tied to the accident. Michigan doesn’t cap pain and suffering compensation in rideshare liability claims. Under MCL 600.5805, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is three years from the date of the accident, but no-fault PIP benefit deadlines are shorter and run on a separate clock. Missing either deadline can affect your ability to pursue compensation.
Steps to Take After an Uber or Lyft Crash
What you do in the hours after a rideshare accident affects both your health and your legal position. Call 911, accept a medical evaluation, and get a police report. Report the accident to your insurer promptly.
Key steps to protect your claim:
- Screenshot the trip details, driver name, vehicle plate, and ride receipt in the Uber or Lyft app before closing it
- Photograph vehicles, the scene, traffic controls, visible injuries, and road or lighting conditions
- Collect names and contact information from any witnesses
- Report the accident to your own insurer and, if you were a passenger, through the rideshare app
- Provide factual information only and decline recorded statements to the other driver’s insurer before speaking with an attorney
- Seek same-day medical evaluation if new symptoms appear, since soft-tissue injuries, concussions, and nerve damage often surface hours or days after a crash
Why Clients in Northeast Michigan Choose Rowling, Partipilo & Winston
We’ve been representing injury victims since 1974, and the way we work hasn’t changed. Clients work directly with their attorneys throughout every case. We don’t hand files off to paralegals, and we don’t represent insurance companies. Our focus is on injured people.
Our track record includes millions of dollars recovered in settlements for injury victims across Michigan. Every rideshare accident case we take is handled on contingency, so no attorney fee is owed unless we recover compensation for you. The initial consultation is free, and we offer virtual meetings so distance across Northeast Michigan, MI is never a barrier to getting help.
Start with a Free Rideshare Accident Consultation
If you were injured in an Uber or Lyft accident in Northeast Michigan, you don’t have to figure out the insurance puzzle on your own. We can evaluate your case at no charge, explain your options, and handle the legal work on a contingency basis so there’s no financial risk to reaching out.
Call Rowling, Partipilo & Winston at (810) 676-9447 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation. Virtual meetings are available for clients throughout Northeast Michigan, MI.
Rideshare Accident Cases We Handle in Northeast Michigan
Rideshare accidents affect people in very different positions, and the legal path forward depends on where you stood relative to the crash. We represent injured passengers, motorists struck by Uber or Lyft vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists hit by rideshare cars, and rideshare drivers injured while logged into the app throughout Northeast Michigan.
Injured Passengers
Passengers bear no fault for a rideshare accident. If the driver or another motorist caused the crash, the rideshare company’s liability coverage may apply to a pain and suffering claim while no-fault benefits cover medical costs and wage loss. Passenger claims are among the clearest in rideshare litigation, but navigating dual coverage tracks still requires careful handling.
Motorists & Other Drivers
If a rideshare vehicle struck your car, the driver’s app status at the moment of impact determines which insurance layer applies. We establish that status early using app data and records, then build the liability claim from there.
Pedestrians & Cyclists
Pedestrians and cyclists hit by a rideshare driver logged into the app may access the company’s liability coverage for a pain and suffering claim. No-fault PIP benefits may also be available depending on the circumstances of the crash.
Rideshare Drivers
Drivers injured by another motorist’s negligence while logged into the app can pursue both no-fault benefits and a third-party liability claim against the at-fault driver. We handle both tracks simultaneously so nothing is overlooked.
How We Build a Rideshare Accident Claim
The first priority in a rideshare case is evidence. We request the police report, work to obtain or preserve dashcam or surveillance video, and secure app data and ride receipts to establish driver status and trigger the correct insurance coverage. Identifying all potentially responsible parties early, whether that’s the rideshare driver, another motorist, a commercial vehicle operator, or another party, shapes the entire claim strategy.
We guide clients on documenting symptoms, following through with treatment, and applying for no-fault benefits without falling into common form pitfalls that insurers use to reduce payouts. When we prepare a demand package, it accounts for the full impact on your life and work. If insurers undervalue the claim, we’re prepared to litigate. We handle all insurer communications throughout so you can focus on your recovery.
Why Choose Rowling, Partipilo & Winston?
Justice for the Injured. Results You Can Trust.
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Community-Focused Representation
We live and work in Southeastern Michigan, serving our neighbors with dedication and local expertise. We’re committed to keeping our community safer by holding negligent parties accountable.
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Decades of Proven Results
Since 1974, Rowling, Partipilo, & Winston has been Michigan’s trusted personal injury firm, securing millions for victims and helping them rebuild with confidence.
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Passion and Commitment in Every Case
At Rowling, Partipilo, & Winston, we handle our own cases—what you see is what you get. From consultation to courtroom, you work directly with the attorneys fighting for your rights.
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More Than $10 Million Won
We don’t settle for less. With over $10 million won, we aggressively pursue the full compensation our clients deserve.
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Aggressive, Client-Focused Advocacy
We never represent insurance companies—our only focus is fighting for the injured. While insurers minimize payouts, we work harder to secure the compensation you deserve.
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Free Consultations
A free, no-obligation consultation is the first step toward getting the justice and compensation you deserve.
What Our Clients Say
Our reputation in Northeast Michigan is built on direct attorney involvement and clear communication from the first call to the close of every case. Clients aren’t passed between staff or left wondering what’s happening with their claim. That approach, combined with millions recovered for injury victims across Michigan, is reflected in what our clients share about working with Rowling, Partipilo & Winston.
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"Thanks again!"
I am so happy I picked the right attorney! You and everyone there stuck by me and my grand-babies. Thank you for not giving up on us. I am so grateful to be able to put some money away for them from their mom… Thanks again!
- Former Client