Houston Rideshare Accident Attorneys
Pursuing Justice for Uber and Lyft Accident Victims
A rideshare collision can trigger claims involving the rideshare driver, another motorist, a transportation network company insurer, and the injured person’s own coverage. Our Houston rideshare accident attorneys investigate those overlapping policies, identify the driver’s app status, and work to document medical expenses, lost income, property damage, and other losses.
At JJ Law, we prepare every case as if it may go to trial while keeping our clients informed and involved. In one documented motor vehicle case involving a client rear-ended by an Uber driver, we identified additional coverage and pursued the available policy limits, contributing to a $1.1 million recovery. That result doesn’t determine the outcome of another case, but it shows why a complete insurance investigation matters.
Our attorneys bring more than 30 years of combined experience, have handled over 1,000 cases, and report recovering more than $70 million. Our firm provides personal representation rather than treating clients like claim numbers, and our documented results reflect our trial-ready approach.
If you were injured in a rideshare accident in Houston, we can help you pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and more. Call (888) 495-3339 to schedule a free consultation.
Texas Rideshare Laws
Rideshare companies operating in Texas must follow state laws governing transportation network companies. A transportation network company is a business that uses a digital network to connect paying passengers with drivers using personal vehicles. These rules address driver screening, vehicle requirements, trip information, record retention, and insurance.
Key requirements under Texas rideshare law include:
- Driver Screening: Transportation network companies must verify driver qualifications, review driving records, and conduct the background checks specified by Texas law before allowing a driver to use the digital network.
- Vehicle Requirements: A rideshare vehicle must meet applicable safety requirements, have four doors, and carry no more than eight people, including the driver.
- Passenger Information: Before a ride begins, the company must provide the passenger with the driver’s first name and picture, plus the vehicle’s make, model, and license plate number.
- Insurance Coverage: The policies that may apply depend on whether the driver is offline, waiting for a request, or engaged in a prearranged ride.
- Ride Records: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation guidance requires transportation network companies to retain individual ride records for five years.
Trip records can help establish whether a driver was logged off, waiting for a request, traveling to a pickup, or transporting a passenger. A rideshare accident lawyer in Houston can compare those records with the crash report, photographs, witness accounts, and other evidence when evaluating fault and available coverage.
Liability and Insurance After an Uber or Lyft Accident
Liability depends on who caused the collision, while available insurance can depend on the rideshare driver’s exact activity in the app. Texas Insurance Code Chapter 1954 establishes minimum insurance requirements for different periods of rideshare activity, but a policy limit isn’t the amount an injured person automatically receives. Fault, damages, policy terms, and supporting evidence still have to be established.
Driver Logged Off
When a driver isn’t logged into the Uber or Lyft app, the driver’s personal auto policy is generally the starting point. Coverage still depends on the policy language and the facts surrounding the driver’s activity. Insurers may investigate whether the vehicle was being used for commercial purposes, so app records and trip history can become important if the driver’s status is disputed.
Logged On and Waiting for a Request
When the driver is logged on and available but hasn’t accepted a prearranged ride, Texas law requires minimum liability limits of $50,000 for bodily injury or death to one person, $100,000 for bodily injury or death per incident, and $25,000 for property damage. Required coverage may be supplied by the transportation network company, the driver, or a combination of both.
Coverage during this waiting period is sometimes described as contingent liability coverage because the transportation network company’s policy may respond when the driver’s policy doesn’t provide the required coverage. The specific policies, denial reasons, and facts must be reviewed rather than assuming one insurer is automatically responsible.
Accepted Ride or Passenger Onboard
A prearranged ride begins when the driver accepts a request and continues while the driver travels to the pickup and transports the passenger. During this period, Texas law requires at least $1 million in aggregate coverage for death, bodily injury, and property damage for each transportation network company driver.
That commercial liability insurance may be relevant to passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and occupants of other vehicles. If another motorist caused the crash, that motorist’s liability coverage may also apply. Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage can become relevant when the responsible driver has no insurance or insufficient limits, but its availability depends on the applicable policies and claim facts.
Attorney Jonathan Jackson brings the same preparation, discipline, and drive that took him to the NFL into every case he handles. As a former professional athlete turned top law graduate, he knows the value of hard work and relentless commitment—qualities that have helped him win over $70 million for clients. Known as “The Sneaker Lawyer,” Jackson combines courtroom excellence with community heart, offering personal attention, strategic trial preparation, and tireless advocacy to help clients recover, rebuild, and move forward with confidence.
What gives us the competitive edge
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More Than $70 Million Won for Our Clients
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30+ Years of Combined Experience
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Over 1,000 Cases Successfully Handled
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Every Case Is Prepared As If It's Going to Trial