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Injured as a rideshare passenger, hit by an Uber or Lyft driver, or hurt driving for a rideshare platform anywhere in Florida? Rideshare cases run on a unique insurance system — up to $1 million in coverage during a ride — and on fast-moving case law that recently reshaped who can be sued. Shiner Law Group navigates both, statewide, with no fee unless we win.
Injured in an Uber or Lyft Crash in Florida?
Rideshare crashes bolt a modern insurance puzzle onto an ordinary Florida car accident. Which coverage applies — the driver's personal policy, the platform's contingent coverage, or the platform's $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. What that means in practice: 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 — not by form-letter demand writers.
Shiner Law Group represents rideshare passengers, occupants of other vehicles, pedestrians, and rideshare drivers themselves, statewide. 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
Get police on scene. Tell them a rideshare vehicle was involved - it should appear in the report.
Screenshot the App Immediately
Your trip screen, driver identity, route, and receipt - this evidence establishes the ride period that determines coverage.
Document the Scene
All vehicles, damage, the rideshare driver's information, and every witness.
Report Through the App - Carefully
Report the crash in the app to create a record, but do not give recorded statements to any insurer before speaking with counsel.
Seek Medical Care Right Away
Same day if possible. PIP's 14-day treatment window applies to rideshare crashes like any other Florida car accident.
Call Shiner Law Group
(561) 777-7700. We identify the correct coverage tier, preserve app data, and handle every insurer. Free consultation, 24/7.
Florida Rideshare Law: Tiers, Statutes, and the New Reality
Two things decide rideshare cases: the coverage tier at impact, and how the claim is pled.
The Insurance Tiers (§ 627.748)
Florida's rideshare statute sets coverage by app status: app off — the driver's personal policy; app on, waiting for a match — at least $50,000/$100,000 bodily injury coverage; en route to pickup 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 the 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 insurance tiers still apply to the crash. The recovery path runs through correct pleading, the right coverage tier, and UM/UIM where coverage falls short.
Where Florida Rideshare Crashes Happen
Rideshare density tracks nightlife, airports, and tourism — which means rideshare crashes concentrate exactly where traffic is worst and stakes are highest.
Whoever you were in the crash — passenger, other driver, pedestrian, or the rideshare driver — the coverage analysis starts with the app.
Airport Corridors
Pickup and drop-off congestion at MIA, MCO, FLL, TPA, PBI and beyond - constant merging and stopping
Nightlife Districts
Late-night pickups, double-parking, and impaired drivers around entertainment zones statewide
Tourist Corridors
Theme park, beach, and cruise port traffic dense with rideshare vehicles
Interstates & Arterials
Ordinary Florida traffic dangers - now with a coverage tier attached
Hotel & Venue Loading Zones
Pedestrians and passengers struck during chaotic curbside operations
Residential Pickups
Sudden stops and U-turns as drivers follow app navigation
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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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.
Serving All of Florida From Offices Across the State
Home and hospital visits available anywhere in Florida. Call (561) 777-7700, available 24/7.
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Injured in a Rideshare Crash in Florida?
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