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Passengers, rideshare drivers and other road users can face different questions. Nolan starts with your role and the actual trip circumstances rather than assuming one claim fits everyone.
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Injured in an Uber or Lyft crash?
Get help through the coverage confusion.
Passengers, rideshare drivers and people outside the vehicle can face different questions after the same crash. Tell Nolan your role and what happened so the review can address both the collision and the insurance uncertainty.
- Connect the trip and app information to the coverage question without confusing app status with who caused the crash.
- Review the available policies and incident evidence together, rather than accepting a referral from one insurer to another as an answer.
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Nolan Ryan McConvilleManaging attorney · Licensed in Texas since 2016Rideshare crashes look simple until you file a claim. Then there may be three insurers, a company that says the driver isn't its employee, and a coverage question that depends on what the driver's app showed at the moment of impact.
Nolan Ryan McConville handles Uber and Lyft accident cases from his Dallas offices, in a neighborhood full of rideshare pickups. Whether you were the passenger, another driver or on foot, you work with Nolan directly. The consultation is free, and there is no attorney's fee unless money is recovered.
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What did the app show when the crash happened?
If you are unsure what the app recorded, start with the trip-evidence section. If several insurers are involved, use the policy discussion. Another driver or pedestrian can ask questions without having the rider’s account records.
About Nolan Ryan McConville, Texas attorney since 2016 · Updated October 2026
Nolan Ryan McConville
Managing attorney
- Licensed in Texas since 2016
- J.D. cum laude, Texas Tech School of Law
- Member, Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Reconstruct the trip without guessing the app status
What you experienced
Describe whether you were waiting, approaching pickup, riding or leaving the vehicle. Use your own timeline rather than choosing an insurance category you are unsure about.
What the app recorded
Keep the receipt time, pickup or drop-off information and support messages in their original form. Note any difference between those records and your recollection.
What you cannot see
Another driver or pedestrian may not have access to the rideshare account. Mark the app status as unknown rather than assuming it; Nolan can identify what needs review.
Who can bring a claim
Rideshare crashes hurt more than passengers
Passengers
You were in the back seat when your driver caused a crash or another vehicle hit you. You usually didn't cause anything.
Other drivers
A rideshare driver ran a light, stopped short for a pickup or drifted while checking the app.
Pedestrians and cyclists
Drivers pulling to the curb in Deep Ellum or Uptown can cut across bike lanes and crosswalks.
Rideshare drivers
You were driving for Uber or Lyft when someone else hit you. Which coverage applies depends on the facts and the policy terms.
Families
When a rideshare crash is fatal, the spouse, children and parents may bring a wrongful death claim.
Records to save
Proof that helps a rideshare claim
- Screenshots of the driver's profile, vehicle and license plate from the app
- The trip ID and the time stamps for pickup and drop-off
- Confirmation of any in-app safety or crash report you filed
- Emails or messages from Uber or Lyft support and their claims team
- Names and contact details of other passengers in the car
- Photos of the inside of the car, including where you were sitting
- Your phone's location history for the trip
- Medical records and bills from every provider
Case preparation
What Nolan checks first
Early preparation focuses on trip data, the crash report, every policy in play and your medical records.
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01Review step
Preservation letters
Nolan sends preservation letters to Uber or Lyft, the rideshare driver, the other driver and their insurers, asking for trip data, app status logs, GPS records and any dashcam footage the driver kept.
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02Review step
Nearby video
He requests video from businesses and venues near the crash.
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03Review step
Report against trip data
He orders the Texas Peace Officer's Crash Report (CR-3) through TxDOT's CRIS system or the Dallas Police records unit and checks it against the trip data.
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04Review step
Every policy and record
He identifies the rideshare company's coverage, the driver's personal policy, the other driver's liability coverage and your own auto policy, and begins gathering your medical records and bills from the first visit.
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05Review step
Keep the app
Keep your receipts and messages, get medical care, and send Nolan anything you receive from an insurer.
The sequence and timing depend on your case, engagement and the records available.
Don't delete the app or your trip history.
Why it gets complicated
More insurers, more arguments
The rideshare driver's personal policy, Uber or Lyft's coverage under Texas Insurance Code chapter 1954 and the other driver's insurance may all be involved, each with a reason to point elsewhere. Nolan sorts out which policies apply, in what order, and who has to answer.
Uber and Lyft's claims teams work to resolve the claim for the company, not to tell you about every source of coverage.
Personal policies and contractors
Many personal auto policies limit coverage when the car is used for rideshare. Uber and Lyft typically say their drivers are independent contractors, not employees. Expect that argument.
Coverage tiers
- Under chapter 1954, $1,000,000 coverage applies while a driver is matched with a rider or carrying one.
- Lower required liability limits apply while the driver is logged in and available but has not accepted a ride.
What the app showed
- Insurers may dispute the app status at the time of the crash.
- That data sits with the rideshare company, and Nolan asks for it early.
- If it isn't handed over voluntarily, it can be sought in court once a lawsuit is filed.
If you were the driver
- If you drove for Uber or Lyft and another driver hit you, the at-fault driver's insurer is usually the first place to look.
- Your personal policy and the company's coverage may also apply, depending on app status and policy terms.
Local detail
Where Dallas rideshare crashes happen
Rideshare traffic in Dallas clusters where people go out and where they fly.
Nightlife and event crowds
- Deep Ellum, Uptown along McKinney Avenue, Lower Greenville and Bishop Arts fill with pickups on weekend nights.
- Event crowds at the American Airlines Center and Fair Park bring sudden stops, double-parking and drivers looking at their phones.
Common crash patterns
- Drivers stop in traffic lanes to load riders, swerve for missed turns, or follow app directions into moves the road doesn't allow.
- Passengers step out on the traffic side.
- Late-night crashes near bars may involve an impaired driver, opening other claims.
Airport trips
Love Field belongs to the City of Dallas, and DFW Airport has its own police department. Where the crash happened affects which agency wrote the report and where Nolan looks for video.
Close to Deep Ellum
- Nolan's Pacific Avenue office is a short walk from Deep Ellum's main streets.
- He knows how pickups and drop-offs work on those narrow, crowded blocks, and which businesses likely have cameras pointed at the curb.
The process
How a rideshare claim moves
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Free consultation with Nolan by phone, video or in person
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Trip data and app status locked down to set the coverage tier
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Claims opened with every insurer that may owe coverage
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A demand once your treatment and future needs are clear
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A lawsuit and trial preparation if the insurers won't pay fairly
Report the crash, then call before you sign
Report the crash to police and in the app. But don't sign a release or accept a quick payment from any insurer before you know which policies apply. A signed release can end your claim against everyone it names, and some releases are written broadly.
Questions before signing? Call Nolan at (214) 706-4031
Past results
Related results
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$1,500,000
Motor vehicle accident settlement
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$1,150,000
Motor vehicle accident settlement
Pre-suit offer: $0
Case results are gross settlement amounts from past Nolan Ryan Law cases and depend on the facts of each case. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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There is no cost to talk with Nolan, and no attorney's fee unless money is recovered.
Have any trip ID, receipt, app screenshots or support messages handy. You do not need the company’s internal records before contacting Nolan.
Tell Nolan whether you need help understanding a company response, an insurer’s request or missing trip information. Identify which role you had in the incident before trying to interpret the policy language.
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Check what the app showed
Trip status can affect the coverage analysis. Nolan reviews receipts, screenshots and available company records to understand whether a request was accepted or a ride was underway.
Seek the company's trip records
App status logs, GPS information and trip data may help explain the collision. Nolan requests relevant records alongside any available driver dash camera footage.
Compare the report with the trip
Nolan reviews the crash report against the ride information and other evidence, rather than assuming an early report accurately captures every part of the app timeline.
Review more than one policy
A rideshare collision can involve company, personal and other driver coverage. Nolan reviews the policies against the trip facts instead of assuming one advertised limit guarantees payment.
Recent Victories
Proven Case Results
Case results are gross settlement amounts from past Nolan Ryan Law cases and depend on the facts of each case. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
$10 Million
Major 18 Wheeler Accident Settlement
$12 Million
Construction Accident and Wrongful Death Settlement
$1.5 Million
Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement
$1,150,000
Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement
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$775,000
Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement
$2,100,000
Motorcycle Accident Settlement
Pre-suit Offer: $0
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Talk with Nolan Ryan Law about the incident, the records available and your questions. The consultation is free. Fees and case expenses are explained in a written agreement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much insurance covers an Uber or Lyft trip in Texas?
Texas Insurance Code Section 1954.053 requires aggregate liability coverage of $1 million per incident for death, bodily injury and property damage from acceptance of a ride request, including the pickup journey, until the last rider exits. Coverage may be maintained by the driver, company or both.
When the driver is logged into the app but has no ride, the minimums are $50,000 per person and $100,000 per incident for injuries, plus $25,000 for property damage.
Who pays if I was hurt as a rideshare passenger?
Liability coverage depends on who caused the crash and which policy was in effect. Rideshare coverage is not automatic medical insurance for every passenger; the other driver’s insurer may owe if that driver caused the harm. Your own auto policy's PIP and UM/UIM coverage may also apply, depending on its terms.
Why does the driver's app status matter?
The coverage that applies depends on whether the driver was offline, logged in and waiting, or on a trip. Screenshots of the trip, receipts and the driver's app records help prove which period applies.
What evidence should I keep after a rideshare crash?
Keep the trip receipt and in-app messages. If it is safe, take photos of the vehicles and your injuries, get the driver's name and insurance, and collect witness names. Report the crash in the app and to police.
How long do I have to file a rideshare accident claim?
Texas personal-injury lawsuits generally have two years from the crash, subject to exceptions. Policy reporting requirements are separate and may be shorter, so report promptly and check the actual terms.
What if more than one driver was at fault?
Texas assigns responsibility among the parties. Your recovery is generally barred above 50% responsibility and otherwise reduced by your share; a defendant above 50% may be jointly liable for recoverable damages.
Can I bring a claim against Uber or Lyft itself?
Texas law provides independent-contractor status when the company and driver meet statutory conditions. Injury claims commonly involve required liability coverage, but that does not automatically resolve whether the company itself is liable. Whether the company can be held responsible in another way depends on the facts.
How long does a rideshare injury claim take?
Sorting out which policy applies can add time at the start. After that, the timeline depends on your treatment and on whether the insurers make a fair offer. Nolan keeps you updated at each stage so you are not left guessing.
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