In a ridesharing motor vehicle accident with an Uber or Lyft driver, determining culpability is the top priority after your safety is assured. A lawyer can assist you in locating the responsible party (or parties) and hold them accountable for your injuries and any other damages sustained. This can be challenging at times, and it often requires negotiations with many parties and insurance adjusters. Experienced personal injury lawyers will know what to do in the event of a ridesharing accident, as well as how to deal with the insurance companies. If the rideshare driver is at fault, the passenger or other driver may be able to recover compensation from the driver’s personal insurance and/or the rideshare company’s liability policy. If another driver is determined to be at fault, the injured party may be able to recover compensation from that driver’s personal insurance carrier. In a rideshare accident, another important issue to evaluate is whether the driver had the ridesharing app open and running at the time of the crash. This can have a big impact on figuring out which insurance company is responsible for paying out. In order to aid the client in collecting fair compensation from all parties involved, an attorney will acquire all the necessary evidence to prepare a strong case.