Hurt in an Uber or Lyft crash and searching for a rideshare accident lawyer near you? We serve the entire Inland Empire and Coachella Valley from two local offices. No recovery, no fee. Available 24/7. Hablamos Español.
Edgar P. Lombera
Personal Injury Attorney · 15+ Years
If an Uber or Lyft crash left you injured, a local rideshare accident lawyer can help you sort through overlapping insurance policies, prove who was at fault, and pursue the compensation you deserve. Rideshare cases are not ordinary car accidents — coverage shifts depending on whether the app was on, whether the driver had accepted a ride, and whether a passenger was in the vehicle. When people search “rideshare accident lawyer near me” after a crash in San Bernardino or Riverside County, they need someone close by who understands both California injury law and the coverage tiers used by Uber and Lyft. The Law Offices of Edgar Lombera serves the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley from two local offices in Redlands and Palm Springs.
Whether you were a passenger, another driver hit by a rideshare vehicle, a pedestrian, a cyclist, or the rideshare driver yourself, you have rights. Before you speak to an insurance company or sign anything, get clear legal advice about app status, policy limits, and the statute of limitations. Our rideshare accident attorneys coordinate treatment, secure trip and app data before it disappears, and negotiate with each insurer so you can focus on healing — with no fee unless we win your case.
Call Redlands: (909) 915-0181 • Call Palm Springs: (760) 835-9353 • Request a Free Consultation
Every rideshare crash is different, and the way we prove fault and identify the right insurance changes with the facts. Our lawyers handle the full range of Uber and Lyft cases across San Bernardino and Riverside County.
Rideshare claims often involve several policies: the driver’s personal vehicle and liability insurance, plus the ridesharing company’s commercial coverage, which changes by app status — offline, app on, request accepted, or a passenger in the car. Coverage may include UM/UIM protection for underinsured drivers. California Public Utilities Commission rules and Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) influence how drivers are classified — the gig-worker question — and set background check standards. Our rideshare accident attorneys identify every available policy, compare limits, and negotiate with each insurer so no source of recovery is missed. Review the platform-safety framework the state maintains through the California Public Utilities Commission.
California uses comparative negligence. Each party owes a duty of care; if a reasonable person would have acted differently, legal liability is assigned by percentage. Common causes include distracted driving and texting, drowsy driving, drunk driving or driving under the influence, tailgating, unsafe speed, and missed traffic light phases. Even if you were partly to blame, you may still recover compensation reduced by that percentage. In some situations, vicarious liability may reach the corporation behind the platform; in others, only the driver’s coverage applies. Our team builds the plaintiff case, collects scene data and camera footage, and is prepared to file a lawsuit if needed.
Rideshare accidents can cause orthopedic injuries to the neck, knee, and spine, spinal cord trauma, soft tissue harm, concussion and brain injury, internal bleeding, burns, lacerations, and disfiguring scars. We coordinate health insurance benefits, organize medical records, and document lost wages. Treatment may involve therapy, injections, or surgery — and every bill and record becomes part of your personal injury claim, so keep receipts, approvals, and co-pays.
Recoverable damages after a rideshare crash often include:
Families may also bring a wrongful death claim after a fatal crash. We never promise a specific dollar amount — every case turns on its facts — but we build the strongest possible record so the full value of your losses is documented and pursued.
The statute of limitations applies in California, and some public-entity claims require rapid notice under specific statute sections. Call promptly so we can secure app logs, trip data, and nearby video before it is overwritten, and request the CHP report. We track every date so you do not miss a deadline that could end your claim.
Because we work from two offices — Redlands in San Bernardino County and Palm Springs in the Coachella Valley — a local rideshare accident lawyer is near you across the region. IE corridors such as I-10, I-15, I-215, SR-60, SR-210, and SR-91, along with Highway 111 through the desert, see frequent Uber and Lyft trips near event venues and crowded curb space. We know these corridors and the courts where cases are heard, and we represent injured passengers, drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists throughout:
We also serve Ontario, Rialto, Yucaipa, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, and Coachella. ¿Busca un abogado de accidentes cerca de mí? Llámenos — hablamos español.
While this page focuses on Uber and Lyft crashes, many rideshare cases overlap with other claims: car collisions, truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, and bicycle, pedestrian, or dog bite injuries. If the facts point to a wrongful death claim, our attorneys will explain the damages available to the family.
A local attorney understands Southern California roads, law enforcement practices, and court scheduling. Rideshare cases add another layer — commercial policies, app-status disputes, and the corporate defense teams Uber and Lyft rely on — and we know how those files are worked. When you choose a rideshare accident lawyer near you rather than a distant advertising firm, you get face-to-face meetings, faster response, and someone who treats your case as if you were a neighbor.
Edgar P. Lombera is the founding attorney of the Law Offices of Edgar Lombera. He represents rideshare, car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, and wrongful-death victims across San Bernardino County, Riverside County, and the Coachella Valley on a contingency-fee basis — no fee unless the firm wins. His practice focuses on clear, plain-language counsel so injured clients understand app status, insurance coverage, fault, treatment, and every step from claim to court. The firm is bilingual (English / Español).
Get answers to the most common Uber and Lyft accident questions. For personalized guidance, call (909) 915-0181 (Redlands) or (760) 835-9353 (Palm Springs).
A rideshare accident lawyer handles the overlapping insurance layers, liability questions, and negotiation — and helps you avoid statements that harm your case. Because Uber and Lyft crashes involve commercial policies and app-status disputes, an early local attorney protects your recovery.
It depends on app status. When the app is off, the driver’s personal policy applies; once the app is on or a passenger is aboard, the platform’s commercial coverage usually kicks in. We sort through the policy layers and UM/UIM coverage to find every source of recovery.
Drunk, drowsy, and distracted driving or texting can support fault and, in extreme cases, punitive damages. Report it to law enforcement and call us right away.
Save the trip screenshot, in-app message threads, call logs, photos and video, and your treatment bills and medical records. This app and trip data is often the most important evidence in a rideshare claim, so capture it before it disappears.
California’s statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is two years from the date of the crash, but claims against a public entity have a much shorter deadline. Call early so no deadline is missed.
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee, so you pay only if we obtain compensation at settlement or verdict. The initial consultation is free.
Both. We represent passengers, other motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, and Uber and Lyft drivers hurt on the job. If you are searching “rideshare lawyer near me” or “lawyer for Uber accident,” we can help.
Medical bills, future care, lost income, property damage, pain and suffering, and — in rare cases of extreme recklessness — punitive damages. Families may also bring a wrongful death claim after a fatal crash.
We file the complaint naming each defendant, the defendants answer, and the case moves through discovery, depositions, mediation, and — if a fair offer never comes — trial before a judge or jury.
Yes. We routinely handle rideshare accident claims across San Bernardino and Riverside Counties and the Coachella Valley, from two local offices in Redlands and Palm Springs.
If an Uber or Lyft traffic collision caused injury, property loss, or the death of a loved one, get answers now. A local attorney will review app status, coverage options, fault, treatment, and next steps.
Start by telephone, or email us to schedule a consultation. Free, confidential, and bilingual. Hablamos Español.
Law Offices of Edgar P. Lombera
2068 Orange Tree Lane, Suite 220
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: (909) 915-0181
San Bernardino County · Free Consultation · Hablamos Español
Law Offices of Edgar P. Lombera
1276 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Suite 107
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 835-9353
Coachella Valley · Free Consultation · Hablamos Español
San Bernardino & Riverside Counties
and the Coachella Valley
I‑10 · I‑15 · I‑215 · SR‑210 · SR‑60 · SR‑91
No pressure, no obligation — just answers. Tell us a little about your Uber or Lyft crash and we’ll call you back. Formulario disponible en español también.
Attorney Advertising: The information on this page is general legal information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes — every case is different, and results depend on the specific facts and law. No attorney-client relationship is formed until a written engagement agreement is signed.
