Rideshare Accident Lawyer in Louisiana

Guiding injured Uber & Lyft passengers toward answers, recovery, and justice.

David Laborde & Digger Earles

Founding Partners

$1 Billion+

Recovered for Louisianians

25+ Attorneys

Collaboration on every case

350+ Years

Combined years of experience

1,700+ Reviews

4.9 Google Rating

Support for Uber & Lyft Accident Victims Across Louisiana

Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have become a staple of daily transportation in Louisiana. But when a rideshare trip turns into an accident, victims often face a confusing web of insurance rules, corporate policies, and finger-pointing between drivers, companies, and other motorists. You deserve clarity and a legal team that understands the unique challenges of rideshare injury claims.

Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers represents injured rideshare passengers, drivers, and bystanders throughout Louisiana, including Lafayette, Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Marksville, New Orleans, and the surrounding communities. With decades of combined experience handling complex transportation claims, we are ready to guide you through every step of the process.

Understanding Rideshare Accident Claims in Louisiana

Rideshare collisions are far more complicated than typical car accidents. They involve corporate insurance policies, app-based driver statuses, and multi-party liability. Determining which insurance policy applies, and how much coverage is available, depends on what the driver was doing at the moment of impact. A rideshare accident may involve:

Passengers injured while on an active trip
Drivers hurt while transporting or waiting for a fare
Pedestrians or cyclists struck by an Uber or Lyft vehicle
Collisions caused by third-party drivers
Rideshare vehicles negligently operated or poorly maintained

Our attorneys understand the rules that govern Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare companies and what it takes to hold them accountable.

Common Causes of Rideshare Accidents

Uber and Lyft drivers must balance navigation, responding to ride requests, managing apps, traffic, and passenger interaction—all while operating a vehicle safely. When a driver or another motorist fails to act responsibly, serious injuries can occur.

Frequent causes include:

Distracted driving (GPS, app alerts, messaging)
Fatigue from long driving hours
Speeding or rushing to complete trips
Unsafe pickup locations
Unsafe drop-off locations
Failure to follow traffic laws
Poor vehicle maintenance
Aggressive or reckless driving by other motorists

Our investigation includes reviewing app data, trip logs, phone records, dash cam footage, driver history, and corporate policies to determine how the crash happened.

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Injuries Common in Rideshare Crashes

Rideshare passengers are often unaware of an impending crash and are unable to brace for impact. Injuries may be severe, long-lasting, and disruptive to daily life. Examples include:

Traumatic brain injuries
Back and spinal cord injuries
Neck and whiplash injuries
Broken bones
Facial or dental trauma
Internal injuries
Shoulder, hip, or knee damage
Psychological trauma, including anxiety or travel avoidance

We work closely with medical experts to document your injuries and understand how they will affect your long-term health, earnings, and daily activities.

Who May Be Liable in a Rideshare Accident?

Rideshare cases often involve multiple potentially responsible parties. Identifying the correct defendants is essential for securing maximum compensation. Liable parties may include:

The Uber or Lyft driver
A negligent third-party driver
The rideshare company (through its insurance coverage obligations)
Vehicle owners
Employers of commercial drivers involved in the crash
Manufacturers of defective vehicle components

We conduct a full investigation to determine fault and hold every responsible party accountable.

Lyft

Uber

Car Accident Injuries Injured in a car accident? We’ve got your back.

Transportation? Covered

We’ll help you with transportation if you’ve lost your car in an accident.

Don’t Sweat the Medical Bills

We’ll coordinate medical treatment and help manage your medical bills.

Rideshare Insurance Coverage Explained

Uber and Lyft maintain substantial insurance policies, but coverage depends on the driver’s status at the time of the crash:

Driver Off-App

Only the driver’s personal auto insurance applies.

Driver Logged In, Waiting for a Ride

Uber/Lyft provides limited contingent coverage:

$50,000 per person for bodily injury
$100,000 per accident
$25,000 for property damage

Driver En Route or Transporting a Passenger

This is when the highest coverage applies:

Up to $1 million in liability coverage
Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage (varies by state/company)

We ensure the correct policy is activated and fight back when insurers try to deny responsibility.

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Compensation Available After a Rideshare Accident

If negligence caused your injury, you may be entitled to significant financial recovery. Damages may include:

Medical bills and ongoing care
Physical therapy and rehabilitation
Lost wages and diminished earning ability
Pain and emotional hardship
Loss of enjoyment of life
Vehicle damage (if you were a driver)
Wrongful death-related losses for families

Our goal is to secure an outcome that supports your recovery today and protects your future well-being.

Case Results & Recoveries Our team shows up for you and results follow—every time.

Catastrophic Injuries $42 Million

For a burn victim in plant explosion

Wrongful Death $23 Million

For the family of a mother who died

Insurance Bad Faith $17 Million

For patients who were overbilled

Insurance Bad Faith $11.8 Million

Largest hurricane claim verdict in LA

Insurance Bad Faith $10.4 Million

Loss of revenue

Maritime Injury $8 Million

Maritime worker injured offshore

Car Accident $5.25 Million

Auto accident resulting in brain injury

Thousands of Louisianans have trusted us and won.

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Why Rideshare Accident Victims Choose Laborde Earles

Rideshare accident cases require a deep understanding of app-based driver rules, corporate insurance layers, and Louisiana injury law.

Victims choose us because we offer:

A free consultation to review your claim
No fees unless we win
More than 350 years of combined legal experience
Experience dealing with Uber and Lyft insurance carriers
A full investigative team dedicated to building strong cases
Clear and frequent communication
Statewide reach and local accessibility

We fight to ensure rideshare companies and negligent drivers are held accountable.

What to Do After a Rideshare Accident

Taking the right steps can make a major difference in your claim. If you are able, try to:

Get medical care immediately
Report the crash to the police
Screenshot your trip details in the app
Collect contact information from all drivers, passengers & witnesses
Photograph the scene, vehicles, and injuries
Avoid giving statements to insurance companies
Contact Laborde Earles before speaking to Uber or Lyft regarding the incident

We will handle all communications with insurers and corporate representatives.

Our Legal Team We fight for our own.

Meet Our Team

Digger Earles

Founding Partner

Hunter, fisherman, and aggressive trial attorney, most recently securing a historic $5 million bad faith excess verdict.

Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyers
Acadiana Profile Top Lawyer
Top 100 National Trial Lawyers

David Laborde

Founding Partner

In addition to owning a ranch and hunting on the weekends, David is recognized as a top trial lawyer in Louisiana, most recently winning a $7.2 million settlement.

Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Acadiana Profile Top Lawyer
Multi–Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Alexis Davis

Associate

Personal injury attorney at Laborde Earles, Alexis combines award-winning legal writing with diligent advocacy, focusing on protecting clients’ interests throughout Louisiana.

Best Case Note
Law Review award winner

Aaron Bergeron

Attorney

Personal injury attorney Aaron Bergeron brings a client-first approach shaped by courtroom and judicial experience.

Law Clerk, 27th Judicial District Court
Graduated cum laude, Southern University Law Center

Ben Alexander

Attorney

Litigation attorney Ben leverages years of experience defending catastrophic, maritime, and insurance cases, including those involving the Deepwater Horizon incident.

Deepwater Horizon MDL
Rising Star 2013–2018
Top 100 honoree

Cade Melancon

Attorney

Cade brings judicial and court experience, as well as catastrophic injury litigation skills developed from pre-suit preparation through trial support and appeals.

Federal court internship
District staff attorney

Carolina De La Peña Rogers

Attorney

Carolina represents motor-vehicle crash victims, applying nationwide immigration litigation experience with a proactive strategy, clear communication, and client-focused guidance.

Spanish speaker
Immigration courts admitted
Louisiana Association for Justice

Daniel Snellings

Attorney

With more than 30 years in complex litigation, Daniel represents injured victims in auto, maritime, product liability, toxic tort, and class matters.

Martindale-Hubbell rated
Best Maritime Attorneys 2022
NITA skills certificate

David Charles Laborde Jr.

Attorney

DC handles diverse injury matters, using prior insurance-defense and entertainment-law experience to anticipate tactics, strengthen claims, and guide clients through every step.

Former defense attorney
Louisiana Bar admitted
Tulane football letterman

Derek B. Hebert

Attorney

Personal injury attorney Derek Hebert takes a proactive, detail-driven approach, building cases early to apply pressure and pursue strong results.

Full-Tuition Merit Scholarship Recipient
Certificate in Civil Law Studies

Frances Gossen O'Neal

Attorney

Fran is an experienced litigator with strong research roots, clerkship experience, and broad court admissions, providing thoughtful, steady representation for injured clients.

23rd JDC clerkships
LSU Law J.D.

Jeanne Laborde

Attorney

Personal injury attorney Jeanne has spent decades guiding clients through treatment, billing, and insurance issues with diligence, clarity, and compassion.

Bilingual English/Spanish
20+ years serving clients

Jennifer Coussan

Attorney

Lafayette native Jennifer brings sharp judicial perspective from federal and appellate clerkships, strengthening litigation strategy, motion practice, and outcomes for clients.

Federal law clerk
Third Circuit attorney

Jonathan Chatwin

Attorney

Jonathan focuses on workers’ compensation and personal injury, combining accounting training and Army service with practical, disciplined advocacy for Louisiana clients daily.

U.S. Army veteran
Fifth Circuit admitted

Kade Stutes

Attorney

Storm claim attorney Kade serves Acadiana homeowners with local roots, judicial-clerkship experience, and a steady, responsive approach to complex insurance disputes.

27th JDC judicial clerk
Society VP
Louisiana Bar 2023

Kelby Rasmussen

VP of Legal Operations/Attorney

Kelby practices personal injury law, drawing on courtroom insight from district-judge clerkships, to provide clear answers and steady guidance to clients following serious accidents.

36th JDC law clerk
LAJ member

Kristen Broussard Guidry

Litigation Attorney

Kristen brings more than 25 years of experience and deep insurance-defense insight, now using industry knowledge to zealously advocate for injury clients.

Top 15% LSU
Outstanding Young Lawyer
Past YLA President

Mary Cryar

Attorney

Mary turns two decades of insurance and injury defense experience into advocacy for people facing serious injuries or denied insurance claims today.

NITA instructor
Taught LSU trial advocacy
Multi-state bar admissions

Nicholas R. Rockforte

Attorney

Nicholas represents clients in injury, complex litigation, and class actions, bringing a first-in-class mindset and underdog focus to every case for clients.

Top 40 Under 40
Levee counsel

Paul Laborde

Attorney

Personal injury attorney Paul Laborde brings a thorough, disciplined approach shaped by strong legal training and a deep respect for the profession.

LSU Law Graduate
Judicial & Legislative Experience

Ryan Saunders

Attorney

Ryan brings first-responder experience and trial-driven precision to complex matters, dedicated to helping clients who need a prepared, strategic advocate always today.

First responder 10+ years
Felony defense
Patent bar passed

Scott Higgins

Attorney

Scott is a seasoned injury litigator handling wrongful death, maritime, and complex multi-party cases, valuing client relationships as much as results always.

AV Preeminent rated
Licensed in Louisiana/Texas

Shawn Bordelon

Attorney

Shawn is a personal injury litigator with defense-side insight, representing clients through trial and appeals, including matters that reach the Louisiana Supreme Court level.

Former defense counsel
Louisiana Supreme Court experience

Victor Rushing

Attorney

Victor is a pre-litigation attorney who guides injured clients through early case strategy, providing clear communication and responsive, detail-oriented representation.

Western District admitted
Knights of Columbus

Wesley Elmer

Attorney

Wesley evaluates claims from both sides, helping clients understand strengths and risks while pursuing fair outcomes in personal injury matters statewide fully.

Dual-perspective counsel
Fifth Circuit admitted
Former parish bar president

Will Casanova

Attorney

Will devotes his practice to Louisiana workers’ compensation, providing injured workers with steady, informed guidance to navigate benefits, treatment, and claims.

Past Acadia Bar President
Southern graduate

Amit Gulati

Attorney

Attorney Amit Gulati brings courtroom-tested advocacy and a trial-first mindset to personal injury and criminal defense cases.

Former Orleans Public Defenders Attorney
Extensive Felony Trial Experience

Rideshare Accident Claims Clear Answers to Important Questions

Does Uber or Lyft automatically cover my injuries?

Not always. Coverage depends on the driver’s status and circumstances of the crash. We determine which policy applies.

What if I was a pedestrian hit by a rideshare vehicle?

You can still pursue compensation. We identify whether the company’s coverage applies.

What if the driver was uninsured or underinsured?

Rideshare policies may include UM/UIM coverage to protect you.

How long do I have to file a claim?

Louisiana’s deadline is typically two years, but rideshare cases may require faster action. Contact us as soon as possible.

Do you have more questions?

Our team is here to answer every question about your case—clearly and honestly.

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Speak With a Louisiana Rideshare Accident Lawyer

If an Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare trip left you injured, you don’t have to navigate the aftermath alone. Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers is here to support you, explain your rights, and fight for the recovery you deserve.