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Boca Raton Uber & Rideshare Accident Lawyers
Mizner Park pickups, airport runs to FLL and PBI, late nights on Federal — rideshares are woven into Boca life, and their crashes run on a unique insurance system with up to $1 million in coverage during a ride. Shiner Law Group navigates the tiers and the fast-changing case law, from our Boca headquarters, with no fee unless we win.
Injured in an Uber or Lyft Crash in Boca Raton?
Rideshare crashes bolt a modern insurance puzzle onto an ordinary crash. Which coverage applies — the driver's personal policy, the platform's contingent coverage, or the $1 million ride-period policy — depends entirely on what the app showed at the moment of impact. Insurers on every side use that complexity to point fingers and delay.
The legal landscape shifted recently, too: Florida appellate case law now sharply limits when the rideshare company itself can be sued for a driver's negligence, treating drivers as independent contractors unless specific statutory failures or other exceptions are properly pled. These cases are won by lawyers who secure the app data fast, lock in the correct coverage tier, and plead the claim correctly from day one.
Shiner Law Group represents rideshare passengers, occupants of other vehicles, pedestrians, and rideshare drivers themselves — from the firm's headquarters here in Boca. You pay nothing unless we win.
No upfront cost, ever. Every case is handled on a strict contingency fee. Call (561) 777-7700 for a free, confidential consultation, available 24/7 from offices across Florida.
Why Rideshare Victims Choose Shiner
Hurt in a Rideshare Crash? The Coverage Tier Is Everything.
Evidence disappears quickly — camera footage is overwritten, records are gathered by the defense, and witnesses move on. Call now for a free case review, available 24/7.
What to Do After a Rideshare Crash — Step by Step
The steps you take in the first hours and days can make or break your claim.
Call 911 and Report the Crash
Tell police a rideshare vehicle was involved - it should appear in the report.
Screenshot the App Immediately
Trip screen, driver identity, route, receipt - this establishes the ride period that determines coverage.
Document the Scene
All vehicles, the rideshare driver's information, and every witness.
Report Through the App - Carefully
Create the record, but give no recorded statements to any insurer before speaking with counsel.
Seek Medical Care Right Away
PIP's 14-day window applies to rideshare crashes like any other.
Call Shiner Law Group
(561) 777-7700. We identify the tier, preserve app data, and handle every insurer. Free consultation, 24/7.
Florida Rideshare Law: Tiers, Statutes, and the New Reality
Two things decide these cases: the coverage tier at impact, and how the claim is pled.
The Insurance Tiers (§ 627.748)
Coverage follows app status: app off — personal policy; app on, waiting — at least $50,000/$100,000; en route or during a ride — at least $1 million. Establishing the app period is job one.
Suing the Company Just Changed
Recent Florida appellate case law treats rideshare drivers as independent contractors, shielding platforms from ordinary vicarious liability unless statutory noncompliance or other recognized exceptions are specifically pled and proven. Claims drafted the old way get dismissed.
The Driver Is Still Accountable
None of this protects the negligent driver, and the statutory tiers still apply. The recovery runs through correct pleading, the right tier, and UM/UIM where coverage falls short.
Rideshare Crashes in Boca Raton, By the Numbers
Florida law requires up to $1 million in rideshare liability coverage during a ride under Fla. Stat. § 627.748 — coverage that matters in a county that recorded 25,349 crashes in 2025, per preliminary FLHSMV data.
$1,000,000 During a Ride
Florida law requires at least $1 million in liability coverage from the moment a rideshare driver accepts a trip until drop-off.
Source: Fla. Stat. § 627.748 (Florida Statutes)
Nearly 70 Crashes a Day
Palm Beach County recorded 25,349 crashes in 2025 — and rideshare vehicles log far more miles in that traffic than the average car.
Source: FLHSMV Crash Dashboard (preliminary 2025 data)
6,614 Hit-and-Run Crashes
County hit-and-runs injured 1,574 people in 2025 — and rideshare passengers struck by a fleeing driver may still be protected by the platform's UM coverage tiers.
Source: FLHSMV crash data (preliminary 2025)
Where Boca Rideshare Crashes Happen
Rideshare density tracks nightlife and travel — concentrating crashes where traffic is worst.
Whoever you were in the crash, the coverage analysis starts with the app.
Mizner Park & Downtown
Curbside pickups, double-parking, and late-night congestion
Airport Runs
I-95 and the Turnpike to PBI and FLL - highway-speed exposure
Town Center & Glades
Retail pickups threading heavy mall traffic
Federal Highway Nightlife
Impaired drivers and rideshares sharing the same late hours
Hotel & Resort Loading Zones
Pedestrians and passengers struck during chaotic curbside operations
FAU & Campus Pickups
Student rides and sudden app-directed stops
Rideshare Injuries We Represent
- Whiplash and cervical spine injuries
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion
- Herniated and bulging discs
- Broken bones and fractures
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Internal organ injuries and bleeding
- Shoulder and knee injuries
- Facial injuries and dental damage
- PTSD and psychological trauma
- Wrongful death
What Can You Recover?
Medical Expenses
Emergency care, surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, medication, and future medical needs
Lost Wages
Income lost during recovery plus reduced future earning capacity
Pain & Suffering
Physical pain and emotional distress — the human cost of the injury
Loss of Enjoyment of Life
The activities, hobbies, and independence your injuries take away
Wrongful Death Damages
Lost support, companionship, and mental pain and suffering for surviving families
Punitive Damages
Available for gross negligence — and easier to plead after Florida's 2026 Perlmutter decision
Insurance Companies You May Deal With — and What They Don't Want You to Know
Every major insurer operating in Florida uses the same playbook: delay, deny, and minimize. Understanding it is the first step to defeating it.
State Farm
Florida's largest auto insurer, known for aggressive comparative fault assignments and slow payment approvals
GEICO
High claim volume across Florida, with quick lowball offers designed to close claims early
Progressive
Sophisticated systems that use recorded statements to build comparative fault cases against claimants
Allstate
Known for claims software that systematically undervalues soft tissue and pain and suffering damages
USAA
Serves military families with a fair-dealing reputation but standard delay tactics on larger claims
Travelers
Common commercial-vehicle insurer with aggressive defense of truck and delivery claims
Liberty Mutual
Frequently disputes causation in soft-tissue claims, requiring thorough medical documentation
Nationwide
Uses early recorded-statement requests to lock in accounts before injuries are fully known
The most important thing to know: the defense starts building its case before you have spoken to an attorney. Shiner Law Group levels this from day one. Call (561) 777-7700 before giving anyone a statement.
Shiner Law Group — Millions Recovered for Injured Floridians
Results from our Florida practice. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee future outcomes — they reflect the caliber of representation we bring to every case.
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Across Florida
Why Injured Floridians Choose Shiner Law Group
Real Case Valuation
We calculate all damages — current and future, economic and non-economic — not just the obvious bills. No element of your claim is left on the table.
Leverage That Works
We counter delay tactics and lowball offers with evidence, expert analysis, and the credible threat of trial.
Statewide Presence
Offices across Florida — Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Pierce, Orlando, Wellington, Lakeland & more — with home and hospital visits anywhere in the state.
No Win, No Fee
Zero upfront cost, no retainer, no consultation fee. Our fee comes from the recovery, so our incentive matches yours.
David Shiner has represented injury victims throughout Florida since 2002, and his firm has recovered more than $500 million for injured clients and their families. Every case is handled on a strict No Win, No Fee basis. Call (561) 777-7700 for a free, confidential consultation.
Headquartered in Boca Raton — Serving All of South Florida
Our headquarters is right here in Boca Raton — and home and hospital visits are available throughout South Florida. Call (561) 777-7700, available 24/7.
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