Rideshare Accident Attorneys in Tallahassee

Personalized Rideshare Representation with Direct Attorney Access

A rideshare collision can involve a passenger, a driver in another vehicle, a pedestrian, or a cyclist. The immediate legal questions often include injury treatment, evidence preservation, liability, applicable insurance coverage, and which claims may be available under Florida law.

Milles Law provides personalized legal representation for personal-injury claims and complex civil cases. Clients work directly with the attorney and legal team through each stage of the legal process.

Call Milles Law today at (855) 553-3310 or contact us online to schedule a consultation about a Tallahassee rideshare accident.

What Is Ridesharing?

Ridesharing refers to services offered by companies like Uber and Lyft that connect passengers with drivers through a smartphone app. Under Florida law, a prearranged ride begins when a driver accepts a ride request and continues while the rider remains in the vehicle. This app-connected relationship creates insurance and liability questions that differ from those in an ordinary private-vehicle collision.

Understanding Rideshare Accidents

A rideshare accident occurs when a vehicle operating under a transportation network company is involved in a collision. This includes crashes while a passenger is in the car, while the driver is waiting for a ride request, or while the driver is traveling to pick up a passenger. Other motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists may also be involved.

Rideshare vehicles operate around Florida State University, downtown Tallahassee, and busy corridors like Monroe Street. After a collision, the driver’s app status determines which coverage tier may apply. Florida Statutes section 627.748 distinguishes among drivers logged into the app without an accepted ride, drivers traveling to pick up riders, and drivers carrying passengers. When a driver is logged in but hasn’t accepted a trip, the statute requires minimum coverage of $50,000 per person, $100,000 per incident, and $25,000 for property damage. Once a prearranged ride is underway, the statute requires at least $1 million in primary liability coverage for death, bodily injury, and property damage. Milles Law can review app and trip records to identify the coverage tier that applies to a collision.

Common Injuries in Rideshare Accidents

Rideshare accidents may cause injuries ranging from cuts and contusions to catastrophic injuries or fatalities.

Some common injuries sustained in rideshare accidents include:

Some symptoms may not be immediately apparent after a collision, which is why medical evaluation and documentation are important. The seriousness and duration of an injury can affect medical expenses, work capacity, and the scope of potential legal claims.

Am I Eligible for Compensation in a Rideshare Accident?

If you have been injured in a rideshare accident in Tallahassee, Florida, you may be eligible to pursue a claim if:

• You were a passenger in a rideshare vehicle.
• You were in another vehicle involved in the accident.
• You were a pedestrian or cyclist involved in the accident.

Depending on the facts, potential sources of compensation may include the rideshare driver’s insurer, another motorist’s insurer, the transportation network company’s policy, or another responsible party. Eligibility and available remedies depend on the collision circumstances, injury evidence, applicable coverage, and Florida legal requirements. Milles Law can evaluate which claims and policies may apply.

What Damages Can Be Recovered After a Rideshare Accident?

If you’ve been injured in a rideshare accident, you may be able to pursue various types of compensation for your losses, depending on the facts and applicable law.

Rideshare accident claim damages may include:

Economic damages may include documented medical costs, income loss, and property damage. Noneconomic damages such as pain and suffering or loss of consortium may also be available when supported by the facts and Florida law. Each category requires precise documentation, and the availability and amount of any recovery depend on liability, insurance coverage, injury proof, and causation. Milles Law can identify and document the damages relevant to a specific claim.

Florida Insurance & Evidence Issues in Rideshare Claims

Florida follows a no-fault insurance system, which means personal injury protection (PIP) generally provides initial coverage for medical expenses and a portion of lost wages, subject to statutory requirements and policy terms. Florida law requires treatment within 14 days of an accident to preserve PIP eligibility, though statutory exceptions and the facts of each claim can affect that analysis.

A claimant may need to determine whether the driver’s personal policy, the rideshare company’s coverage under Florida Statutes section 627.748, another driver’s policy, uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage, or more than one policy applies. Claims against a transportation network company are fact-dependent because Florida law addresses the driver’s independent-contractor status and the company’s insurance obligations separately. Relevant evidence may include the crash report, photographs, witness information, medical records, the rideshare receipt, app screenshots, trip data, GPS records, and insurer communications. Milles Law can preserve and analyze this evidence while determining which insurers and parties should receive notice of the claim.