What should you know about rideshare accidents in California?
Rideshare traffic concentrates around LAX, SFO, San Diego International and downtown nightlife districts, where sudden stops and double-parked pick-ups cause collisions. California has also seen growth in autonomous ride services in some cities, which can add new questions about responsibility.
California tip: Report the crash through the app and keep the trip receipt — it shows the app status at the time.
Who may be responsible for a rideshare accident in California?
Responsibility may fall on the rideshare driver, the other driver, or the rideshare company's insurance, depending on the facts. In California, that can include the rideshare driver, the rideshare company's insurer, another driver — depending on who caused the crash.
Under California's pure comparative fault rule, a share of blame for the rideshare accident lowers what you can recover but never bars the claim outright. Read California car accident laws for the full rule.
How long do you have to file a rideshare accident claim in California?
Generally two years for a lawsuit, counted from the date of the rideshare accident. Claims involving California cities, counties or transit agencies can require written notice much sooner.