843-636-TREY
Getting hurt in an Uber or Lyft crash leaves you with questions most injured drivers or passengers never face. Who pays your medical bills when the other driver was working for an app? Which insurance company is even responsible? Whether you were a rideshare passenger, another driver, a cyclist, or a pedestrian, Trey Harrell can help you find the answers. As an experienced Uber and Lyft accident lawyer serving Greenville, Trey personally handles complex insurance questions and walks you through every step. Call 843-636-8739 now for a free consultation. Remember, Trey helps.
Why Choose Trey Harrell After A Greenville Rideshare Accident?
Trey Harrell gives every rideshare case the patient, personal attention it takes to untangle the insurance and liability questions that set these crashes apart from ordinary fender benders.
Your consultation is free, and you won’t owe attorney’s fees unless Trey recovers compensation for you. Call 843-636-8739 today.
Why Are Uber And Lyft Accident Claims More Complicated Than A Regular Car Accident?
The coverage available for your injuries depends entirely on what the rideshare driver was doing at the moment of the crash. South Carolina law sorts every Uber and Lyft trip into stages, and each stage carries a different layer of insurance. Figuring out which one applies is often the difference between a small policy and a large one.
The app was off
If the driver wasn’t logged into the Uber or Lyft app, the trip hadn’t started in the eyes of the law. Only the driver’s personal auto insurance applies, just like any other car accident. The rideshare company’s coverage isn’t in the picture.
The driver was logged in and waiting for a ride request
Once a driver turns on the app and is waiting to be matched with a rider, a middle tier of coverage begins. Under South Carolina’s Transportation Network Companies Act, while a driver is logged on but not engaged in a ride, there must be primary liability coverage of at least $50,000 for death and bodily injury per person, $100,000 per incident, and $50,000 for property damage. (S.C. Code Ann. § 58-23-1630.)
The driver was on the way to a rider or carrying a passenger
This is where the most extensive coverage applies. Once a driver is engaged in a prearranged ride, on the way to pick up a passenger, or already transporting one, South Carolina law requires at least $1 million in primary liability coverage for death, bodily injury, and property damage. That $1 million policy can make a real difference for someone facing serious injuries, but rideshare insurers don’t hand it over easily.
Trey investigates exactly when the driver logged on, accepted the ride, and picked up the passenger, so the right policy is on the hook for your injuries. Call 843-636-8739 for a free case review.
What Causes Greenville Rideshare Accidents, And Who Gets Hurt?
Most rideshare crashes come down to the same driver errors behind ordinary wrecks, made worse by app pressure. Rideshare drivers constantly glance at their phones for navigation, new requests, and passenger messages, which pulls their eyes off the road. Add long hours hunting fares, new routes, and the busy nightlife pickups around downtown Greenville’s Main Street, and the risk climbs. Speeding, fatigue, and sudden lane changes on I-85 and I-385 round out the common causes.
The injuries can be serious. Trey helps individuals hurt by whiplash and neck injuries, broken bones, back and spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, and soft tissue injuries. Even a crash that looks minor at the scene can leave you with pain and medical bills that last for months.
What Should You Do After An Uber Or Lyft Crash In Greenville?
Take the same steps you would after any crash, plus a few that protect a rideshare claim. Call 911 and receive medical attention, even if you feel fine, because some injuries surface days later. Report the accident inside the Uber or Lyft app so there’s an official record. Take photos of the vehicles, the scene, and your injuries, and collect the names and the insurance details of every driver involved. Take a screenshot of the ride information showing the driver and trip status. Then call Trey before you give a recorded statement to any insurance company.
Who Can Be Held Liable For Your Rideshare Accident?
More than one party may owe you compensation. The rideshare driver may be liable if their carelessness caused the crash. A third party, such as another negligent driver, may be responsible instead of or alongside the rideshare driver. And the Uber or Lyft insurance policy may cover your losses, depending on the stage of the trip described above. Because Uber and Lyft usually treat their drivers as independent contractors, these claims most often run through those insurance policies rather than the companies directly.
South Carolina also follows a modified comparative negligence rule. You can still recover compensation as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, though your award is reduced by your share of the blame. Insurance companies know this and often try to pin part of the fault on you to shrink what they pay. Trey builds your case to push back against those tactics. Call 843-636-8739 to talk it through.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
Compensation depends on the facts of your case, but injured individuals often recover money for current and future medical bills, lost wages and lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, and property damage to their vehicle. In the most severe cases, damages may cover long-term care, rehabilitation, and the permanent impact on your daily life. Because a rideshare crash can involve multiple insurance policies, there may be more than one source of recovery, which is why these claims call for careful handling.
Trey works patiently to document the full value of your claim, not just the numbers the insurance company wants to see. The goal is to help you get your life back together and move forward.
Frequently Asked Questions About Greenville Uber And Lyft Accidents
How much does it cost to hire a rideshare accident lawyer?
Nothing upfront. Your consultation with Trey is free, and he handles rideshare cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you won’t pay attorney’s fees unless he recovers compensation for you. That lets you focus on healing instead of legal bills.
How long do I have to file an Uber or Lyft accident claim in South Carolina?
In most South Carolina personal injury cases, you have three years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. (S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-530.) Waiting is risky because evidence disappears and app records and witness memories fade. Calling early gives Trey the best chance to protect your claim.
What if I was partly at fault for the crash?
You may still have a case. South Carolina lets you recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, with your compensation reduced by your percentage of blame. Don’t assume you’re out of options just because an insurance adjuster tried to blame you.
Do I have a claim if I were the Uber or Lyft passenger?
Usually, yes. As a passenger, you’re rarely at fault for the crash, and you may have a claim against the rideshare driver, another driver, or both. The $1 million rideshare policy often applies because a ride was in progress at the time.
Does Trey Harrell handle rideshare cases in Greenville?
Yes. Trey’s Greenville office is located at 812 Laurens Rd, Suite B, and serves injured individuals throughout the area by appointment. He also has offices in Summerville and Charleston.
Do I have to go to court for a rideshare accident claim?
Most cases settle without a trial. But Trey’s background as a former federal prosecutor means the insurance company knows he’s ready to go to court if they won’t offer a fair settlement, which often works in your favor.
Remember, Trey Helps
An Uber or Lyft crash is stressful enough without fighting large rideshare companies and their insurers on your own. Trey Harrell handles the hard parts, the insurance questions, the investigation, and the negotiations, so you can focus on getting better. Remember, Trey helps. Call 843-636-8739 for a free consultation at our Greenville office, and let’s talk about how to move your life forward.
