Rideshare Accident Lawyer in Houston, TX

In Texas, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim—including those involving rideshare accidents—is typically two years from the date of the crash. Missing this deadline could mean losing your right to compensation, so it's important to contact our team as soon as possible.

Rideshare accidents often involve multiple parties—the driver, the rideshare company, other motorists, and several insurance policies. Sorting out liability and insurance coverage can be complicated without legal guidance, especially when companies like Uber or Lyft try to distance themselves from fault.

Yes, rideshare drivers can be held personally liable if their negligence caused the accident. However, whether the driver’s personal insurance or the rideshare company’s policy applies depends on their status at the time of the crash (i.e., whether they were logged into the app or had an active ride).

In certain cases, yes. While Uber and Lyft classify their drivers as independent contractors, their corporate insurance policies may still provide coverage. If the company’s negligence contributed to the accident—such as through unsafe hiring practices—you may have grounds to sue.

Insurance companies may try to shift blame, minimize your injuries, or argue that their policy doesn’t apply due to the driver’s status. They often use confusing fine print and delay tactics to wear down victims. At Perdue & Kidd, our attorneys know how to counter these strategies and protect your claim.

The value of your case depends on factors like the severity of your injuries, medical expenses, lost income, property damage, and the pain and suffering you’ve experienced. Our team can review your circumstances and provide a clearer picture of what your claim may be worth.

Proving fault in a rideshare accident often requires investigating driver records, analyzing rideshare app data, reviewing police reports, speaking with witnesses, and sometimes working with accident reconstruction experts. In Texas, fault is determined under the modified comparative negligence rule, meaning your recovery can be reduced if you’re found partly responsible.

Not wearing a seatbelt does not prevent you from filing a claim, but it can affect your compensation. Under Texas’s proportionate responsibility laws, the defense may argue that your injuries were made worse because you weren’t restrained. Our attorneys can work to show that the rideshare driver’s negligence was the primary cause of your injuries.

Texas follows a modified comparative fault system. You can still recover damages if you were less than 51% responsible, but your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault. If you’re found more than 50% responsible, you won’t be able to recover damages. Having a skilled rideshare accident lawyer from Perdue & Kidd on your side can help minimize fault assigned to you and protect your right to compensation.