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San Francisco Rideshare Accident Attorney

On any given day, the busy streets of San Francisco are filled with rideshare vehicles. Uber and Lyft offer a convenient transportation option for countless people, but they aren’t immune to accidents.

When rideshare accidents do occur, complex insurance issues and unclear liability often make it difficult to recover the compensation needed to cover medical expenses.

If you’ve been hurt in an Uber or Lyft accident, the San Francisco rideshare accident attorneys at Delfino Green & Green are here for you. Get in touch today to schedule your free consultation.

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About Delfino Green & Green Firm

If you’re looking for a rideshare accident lawyer, San Francisco offers plenty of options. However, we’ve worked for decades to set ourselves apart from the rest. For more than 30 years, Delfino Green & Green has defended the rights of the severely injured and disabled.

All too often, insurance companies are so focused on their own profits that they deny injured victims the financial compensation they need to get their lives back. They delay, deny, or underpay claims in hopes that victims will simply give up.

Our ridesharing accident lawyers are determined to hold negligent rideshare drivers and their insurance companies to account. We’re skilled in the art of negotiation, but insurance providers know that if they won’t settle, we won’t hesitate to take your case to court.

If you’re going up against transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft, you need a rideshare accident law firm that doesn’t back down from a challenge. Delfino Green & Green will fight tirelessly to secure the maximum financial compensation you deserve.

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Please contact us online or call us today at 415-442-4646 to schedule a free consultation with one of our San Francisco Rideshare Accident Attorney.

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Rideshare Accident Services

Our San Francisco rideshare accident attorneys have extensive experience representing Uber and Lyft accident victims. Here’s a look at how we may be able to help you:

Lyft Accidents

Accidents with rideshare vehicles come with their own set of challenges. Lyft accident lawyers understand how to deal with rideshare companies and their insurers, and they can help you avoid common pitfalls. If you need a Lyft accident lawyer in the Bay Area, Delfino Green & Green is here for you.

Uber Accidents

Uber has a $1 million liability insurance policy, but that doesn’t mean getting your claim paid is easy. Uber accident lawyers understand the tactics insurance companies use to avoid paying you the compensation you deserve.

Our San Francisco Uber accident lawyers have secured compensation for countless injured people, and we can likely help you, too.

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Understanding Rideshare Accidents

Getting into an accident with a San Francisco Uber or Lyft can be confusing. Depending on the circumstances, there may be one or more at-fault parties:

The Uber or Lyft Driver

In many cases, an Uber or Lyft driver is directly responsible for the ridesharing crash. They may be covered by their own insurance, the rideshare’s insurance, or both.

The Ridesharing Company

Uber and Lyft drivers are independent contractors, not employees. This means that, in general, Uber and Lyft can’t be held responsible for their drivers’ actions on the clock. Their liability insurance policies might apply, but in most cases, you can’t directly sue the rideshare company.

However, there is an exception: if you can clearly prove the company’s negligence led to your Lyft crash, you might be able to sue. For instance, if the rideshare company allowed someone with multiple reckless driving convictions to be on the app and that person caused an accident, you might be able to sue for damages.

A Third Party

Sometimes, another party is responsible for the accident. That often means another driver was at fault. However, if a mechanical defect led to the crash, the manufacturer of the car in question might be held responsible.

If you’ve been hurt in an accident, you don’t have to worry about determining liability yourself. A rideshare accident attorney can review your case and help you decide which parties you should file accident claims against. In many cases, multiple parties share blame for an accident.

The Role of Insurance Companies

In an ordinary car accident, insurance coverage is fairly straightforward. You have an insurance policy, the other driver has a policy, and you exchange information.

However, as any rideshare accident lawyer can tell you, insurance companies make Lyft accident and Uber accident cases more complex than they need to be. Different insurance policies may apply depending on the driver’s status:

  • Not Logged In: Only the driver’s liability insurance applies
  • Waiting for a Trip: Driver’s liability insurance applies, and the rideshare’s lower-limit policy is secondary
  • En Route to Pick Up Passenger: Rideshare’s $1 million liability policy applies
  • Transporting a Passenger: Rideshare’s $1 million liability policy applies

The rideshare company’s lower-limit liability policy is similar to the coverage many non-rideshare drivers have. At a minimum, it has the following limits:

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

However, it’s important to note that these insurance liability concerns only apply if the Uber driver is at fault for the accident. If a third-party driver causes the accident, any personal injury claims would likely need to be filed with their insurance instead.

The Benefits of Hiring a Rideshare Accident Lawyer

Many people wonder if they can handle rideshare accidents and other personal injury cases themselves. Technically, the answer is yes — there’s no law requiring you to retain a lawyer to file an insurance claim or lawsuit. However, there are many benefits to hiring a lawyer. Here’s a closer look.

They Can Identify All Liable Parties

Accidents with rideshare drivers aren’t quite like accidents with typical drivers. Rideshare companies have complex insurance coverage, and it can be difficult to determine whether you need to file a claim with the driver’s personal insurance, the rideshare company’s insurance, or both.

They Know How to Investigate

The more high-quality evidence you have, the greater your chances of landing a fair settlement. Our attorneys delve into the details of your accident, gathering evidence (like police reports and camera footage) and consulting experts to create a compelling argument.

They Can Negotiate With Insurers

Uber accident attorneys understand how to negotiate with insurance companies. Even if you’re a skilled negotiator yourself, insurers are more likely to be willing to work with an attorney. Insurance companies know that if an attorney doesn’t get a settlement offer they consider reasonable, they will likely file a lawsuit.

If you’re negotiating with an insurer yourself, the company will likely assume that you won’t file a lawsuit if you don’t get a satisfactory settlement. As a result, insurance companies may shut down your negotiation attempts.

They Can Maximize Your Compensation

In almost every case, injured victims recover more compensation when they work with a lawyer than they would without one. This is true even when you factor in attorney fees.

For the average person, handling an Uber or Lyft accident case (or any other kind of personal injury case) is foreign and overwhelming. San Francisco rideshare accident attorneys deal with these cases almost daily, so they can avoid expensive mistakes.

Recovering maximum compensation isn’t about trying to get as much money as possible — it’s about ensuring you have the financial support needed to cover your expenses while you heal from your mental and physical injuries.

After a major injury, the value of your lost wages and medical expenses often climbs steadily. You shouldn’t be left to handle medical bills and other expenses alone, and our team will work hard to secure as much compensation as possible.

Why Choose Our Rideshare Accident Lawyers?

If you need a rideshare accidents attorney in San Francisco, don’t make the mistake of choosing the first Uber or Lyft accident lawyer you can find. Uber and Lyft accident cases are uniquely complex, and the best way to increase your chances of a fair settlement is to hire an experienced attorney.

Here are a few reasons to consider the team at Delfino Green & Green:

  • We have more than 30 years of legal experience
  • We routinely secure multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for our clients
  • We have recovered more than $100 million in total compensation
  • We work on contingency, so you only pay if we win your case
  • We’re skilled negotiators, but we also have extensive jury trial experience
  • We serve the entire state of California

Wondering if we’re the right firm for you? Contact us today to schedule your free consultation!

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If you’re searching for a San Francisco rideshare accident attorney, you need a law firm ready to put its experience to work for you. At Delfino Green & Green, our team takes pride in crafting a custom-tailored case strategy for each client, and we’re invested in your success. Contact us today for your free case evaluation.

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Personal Injury Types

Verdicts & Settlements

We’ve recovered millions for our clients

Traumatic Brain Injury

Our client suffered a mild Traumatic Brain Injury when heavy object struck her in the head. The responsible party denied all fault and insisted until the very end that our client had not suffered a brain injury and offered nothing to settle the case. Our firm assembled a team of world renowned expert‘s to demonstrate that our client had suffered a mild Traumatic brain injury. The case settled shortly before trial.

$1,000,000

Forklift Accident

A construction supervisor went to pick up some materials for a construction job. A worker at the yard neglected to set the parking brake on a piece of heavy equipment a few yards away. While the construction supervisor had his back turned, the machine rolled into him, pinning him against the side of his pick-up truck. He suffered several broken ribs, but that was the least of his injuries. Within several weeks of the accident, he had partially lost his sight. By working with medical experts, our firm was able to directly connect the sight loss to the injuries caused by the machine that rolled into our client. The case settled at Mediation without any need for a trial.

$700,000

Aviation Death Settlement

A husband and father of two small children was killed in an aviation accident involving a small aircraft. Our firm represented the widow and two children against the pilot of the aircraft. By hiring experts in aviation (to prove negligence) and economists (to prove damages), and utilizing William Green’s expertise as an instrument-rated pilot, we were able to make a very powerful case and obtain a very favorable settlement that allowed the family to survive financially.

$975,000

Traumatic Hand Injury

Our client was working at a manufacturing plant. While operating a piece of machinery, his glove became caught in the machinery and part of his hand was severely injured. Ordinarily, this type of injury would be restricted to remedies available through Worker’s Compensation. However, through the knowledge, ingenuity, and creativity of our team of attorneys, we were also able to obtain a very substantial civil settlement for our client in addition to the workers comp settlement of his case.

$985,000

Heart Condition Disability

Our client had worked for the government for many years when she began suffering from a serious heart condition. All of her doctors told her that she could no longer work and if she continued to do so, she would be risking further injury to her heart or even death.

$1,000,000

Builder’s Risk/Collapse

A contractor suffered a severe collapse at one of his sites. The claim was submitted to the insurer and denied. Mr. Green reviewed all of the facts, researched the law, and brought together the necessary experts to prove that the Contractor’s Builders Risk insurer was responsible for a substantial portion of the loss. He also proved that a subcontractor was negligent and the subcontractor’s insurer also paid a substantial settlement. In total, Mr. Green was able to obtain more than $1,700,000 in compensation for his client.

$1,700,000

Heart Condition Disability

Our client became disabled by a heart attack. The insurer refused to pay, claiming that our client was still able to perform his occupation. We met with all of our client’s doctors, obtained reports confirming the client’s inability to perform his prior occupation, and ultimately convinced the insurance company to pay the claim in full.

$1,800,000

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury to Child A three year old child was being carried across the street when she was struck by an oncoming car. The child suffered a serious traumatic brain injury when she hit the ground. Her injuries were so serious she had to be hospitalized for several months. Our firm negotiated a settlement of $2,000,000 by forcing the payment of all of the available insurance from the driver’s automobile insurer ($1,250,000), the entire amount of the homeowners insurance limits available ($500,000), and all of the amounts that the person carrying the little girl was able to recover from the negligent driver ($250,000). We then arranged for another firm to prepare and fund a large Special Needs Trust for the health and welfare of the injured child.

$2,000,000

Disability Claim

Disability – Neurological Issues Our client became disabled from neurological issues. Our attorneys were able to work with the client and his physicians to quickly assemble all of the documentation necessary to support out client’s claim of total disability. The insurer agreed that our client was totally disabled and paid his claim.

$2,400,000

Traumatic Brain Injury

A 16 year old developmentally disabled kid was hit by a bus while in a crosswalk. He suffered a concussion which turned into post concussive syndrome, where the symptoms of the concussion don’t heal completely. This is also known as a mild Traumatic Brain Injury (“mTBI”). Our firm was hired as trial counsel 6 months before trial because of our expertise in TBIs as well as cutting edge trial techniques. When we first associated into the case, there was a very minimal settlement offer and it did not appear that the Defense was taking the case seriously. Our team of attorneys, experts and staff immediately immersed ourselves in the case as we prepared to demonstrate the catastrophic consequences of this incident. Shortly before trial, the Defense could see that we had put all the pieces together to prove liability and that full justice for our young client required damages in the many millions of dollars. The matter settled for $5,750,000.

$5,750,000

Bad Faith Insurance Claim

Insurance Coverage/Bad Faith Bad Faith – Pollution Coverage Prior to forming his own firm, Mr. Green worked at one of the largest and most prestigious firms in the U.S. He was the primary attorney on an environmental insurance case that went to trial in San Francisco. After a several week trial, Mr. Green came away with a trial verdict against the insurers with a value of over $10,000,000 in available insurance coverage.

$10,000,000

Construction Death

The husband and father of 4 young children was working at a construction site when he died because of another contractor’s negligence. After more than two years of hard fought litigation, our team of experts was able to win a tremendous victory on behalf of our clients and ensure that all of their financial needs will be met. We could not bring back the husband/father for this family, but we were able to protect them from the financial devastation that can and often does result where the primary source of income for the family is taken away. We then worked with our team of financial planners to make sure that this family will always have financial security.

$10,400,000

Words of Praise from Our Clients

  • "I had the pleasure of working with Sharon Delfino on my workmens comp case. She definitely had my best interest at hand. She was able to find me a great doctor and help me resolve my case. The staff there are always polite and friendly, never had an issue. It was a pleasure working with Delfino Green & Green !"

    Tabitha W

  • "I've known the firm's founder, Bill Green, for many years and I can say that he is one of the best attorneys I've had the pleasure of working with. He and his associates at Delfino Green & Green are hard-working, highly responsive, and very professional, and they get the job done, without excuses. Bill is a great communicator, both with clients, and in Court, and invests time and money to include visual storytelling in his trials and mediations. You won't find an attorney who cares more about you, and getting you an outstanding result for your case. Bill is one of the "good guys" in the legal profession...a great person to have on your side when dealing with the craziness of litigation."

    Tim M

  • "A few years ago, I referred a friend of mine to the attorneys at Delfino Green & Green. He was extremely happy with the job they did on his case. He was severely injured when a car hit him when he was crossing a street and this event had the potential to ruin him in a number of ways - financially, physically, emotionally, etc. We kept in close contact during the lawsuit and he told me how great his lawyer and his assistant were throughout the process. Caring, compassionate and very knowledgeable. My friend ended up with a great result - fair financial compensation and great treatment for his injuries. Little did I know when I referred my friend that a few years later, I would need a lawyer for injuries I suffered, but I did. Based on my friend’s experience, I knew that Delfino Green & Green would be the right attorneys for me. So I hired Bill Green and his team to help and they jumped right into action. Now I can saw that I too have firsthand knowledge of just how great these guys are. They knew the law, they knew just how to handle my particular case, and they helped me get my life back after the horrible events that lead to my injury. I can’t imagine that you could do any better than hiring these folks. I’m so grateful for all they did for both me and my friend."

    Evelyn A

  • "The work Delfino Green & Green did on my case was beyond excellent. The final result was superb, but I also truly appreciated how Mr. Green and the team kept me up-to-date at every stage of the case. I was able to reach someone whenever I needed something or had something important to report and the firm always let me know what was going on in my case. That was very important to me because I hadn’t found that to be true with other attorneys. In short, really top flight work, great people and results that met all of my expectations above and beyond."

    Byron H

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