What should you know about rideshare accidents in Illinois?
Rideshare traffic concentrates at O'Hare and Midway airports, the Loop, River North, Wrigleyville on game days and the United Center. Busy pick-up zones and double-parked cars on narrow streets cause many collisions.
Illinois tip: Note the pick-up and drop-off locations from your app — they help reconstruct what happened.
Who may be responsible for a rideshare accident in Illinois?
Responsibility may fall on the rideshare driver, the other driver, or the rideshare company's insurance, depending on the facts. In Illinois, that can include the rideshare driver, the rideshare company's insurer, another driver — depending on who caused the crash.
Under Illinois's 51% bar, your rideshare accident recovery shrinks with your share of fault and stops only if you are found more than half responsible. Read Illinois car accident laws for the full rule.
How long do you have to file a rideshare accident claim in Illinois?
Generally two years for a lawsuit, counted from the date of the rideshare accident. Claims involving Illinois cities, counties or transit agencies can require written notice much sooner.