Were you injured in a rideshare crash in Mesquite?

At Kelso Law, we represent people hurt in Uber and Lyft crashes in Mesquite and pursue the full value of a claim.

If you were injured in a rideshare crash in Mesquite, whether as a passenger, a driver, or in another vehicle, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Kelso Law has represented injured people in the Dallas area since 2012, in cases involving every kind of collision. Our Mesquite, TX rideshare accident lawyer can determine which policy covers your injury, prove who caused the crash, and pursue the compensation you are owed. You can request a free consultation to learn where your claim stands and what steps come next.

Rideshare Accident Lawyer Mesquite, TX

A rideshare accident claim is a personal injury case that follows a crash involving an Uber, Lyft, or similar service. What sets these claims apart is the insurance. Once a driver has accepted a ride, Texas law requires the rideshare company to carry at least $1 million in coverage, and that policy protects a passenger no matter which driver caused the crash. Before a ride is accepted, a smaller company policy or the driver’s personal insurance may apply instead.

A Mesquite rideshare accident attorney identifies the policy in effect, proves who caused the crash, and pursues the full cost of the harm. When a fair recovery is not offered, the next step is a lawsuit and, if needed, a trial.

Types of Rideshare Accident Cases We Handle in Mesquite

Rideshare crashes take several forms, and the injured person’s role in the trip often decides which coverage applies. How the crash happened and who was at fault guide the claim we build. These are the rideshare accident cases our Mesquite office handles most often.

Injured passengers. A passenger in an Uber or Lyft is almost never at fault and is protected by the company’s coverage during the trip. We pursue the full value of the passenger’s injuries.
Wrongful death. When a rideshare crash takes a life, surviving family members may bring a claim for their losses. We handle these cases with care for the family and for the record.
Crashes caused by the rideshare driver. When the Uber or Lyft driver is at fault, the company’s trip coverage generally applies to the people they injure.
Brain injuries. The force of a rideshare crash can cause a traumatic brain injury. These cases require long-term care planning and a full accounting of future costs.
Crashes caused by another driver. When a third driver causes the crash, we pursue that driver’s policy and any rideshare coverage that applies.
Rideshare drivers injured on the job. A driver hurt in a crash may have a claim under the company’s coverage or another driver’s policy, depending on the app status.
Pedestrians and cyclists struck by a rideshare vehicle. A person on foot or on a bike injured by an Uber or Lyft driver may recover under the coverage in effect for that trip.

Why Choose Kelso Law as Your Rideshare Accident Lawyer in Mesquite, TX?

Sorting Out Which Policy Applies

Kelso Law represents the injured side of a rideshare claim, whether the client was a passenger, a driver, or in another vehicle. A rideshare crash can involve more than one insurance policy, so we identify the coverage that was in effect and pursue it for the injured person. Over years of plaintiff-side practice, Kelso Law has recovered more than $20 million for injured clients, including the following results:

$8 million jury verdict in a grocery store assault case in Dallas County
$1 million recovery in a workplace injury matter
$1 million recovery in a premises liability case
$400,000 recovery in a separate premises liability case

We handle rideshare accident cases on a contingency basis, so there is no fee unless we recover for you.

Trial Experience for a Multi-Insurer Claim

A rideshare crash can involve more than one insurance company, and an injured client is well served by a personal injury lawyer in Mesquite, TX who can sort out which coverage applies. Founding attorney Rhiannon Kelso has tried more than 25 cases to a jury verdict since she began practicing in 2012, including a verdict above $8 million in Dallas County. She earned her Juris Doctor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award, and is admitted in every Texas state court and all three federal districts in the state. Her memberships include the Dallas Bar Association and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. We serve clients in both English and Spanish.

What Is Important to Understand About a Rideshare Accident Case?

Damages, Liability, and Compensation for Rideshare Accident Cases

Texas requires proof that a driver was negligent and that the negligence caused the crash. The party at fault, and the policy that covers them, owes the full range of damages, which often include the following:

Economic losses. Medical bills, future treatment, lost earnings, and related out-of-pocket costs.
Non-economic losses. Physical pain, mental anguish, and the loss of daily life.
Shared-fault reduction. Under the comparative fault rule, a person more than 50 percent at fault cannot recover, and any award drops by their share. A passenger is rarely assigned any fault.
When coverage falls short. If the responsible driver is underinsured, a client’s own uninsured motorist coverage or other options may still lead to a recovery.

The value of a claim depends on the severity of the injury and the strength of the evidence behind each loss.

What Are Important Aspects of a Rideshare Accident Case?

A rideshare claim depends on evidence that fixes both fault and coverage, so a few steps matter more than any others:

Save the trip record. The app’s receipt and trip details show that a ride was underway, which sets the coverage that applies.
Get the crash report. The police report records the drivers, the vehicles, and the officer’s findings.
Find independent witnesses. What witnesses saw can confirm who caused the crash.
See a doctor soon. Early treatment connects each injury to the crash and builds the record a claim needs.

What Is the Rideshare Accident Case Timeline?

A rideshare accident claim usually moves through the same stages, though the pace varies from case to case. The steps, in the order they occur, are:

Consultation and case review soon after the crash
Investigation of the trip record, the scene, and the witnesses
Medical treatment continuing until your condition stabilizes
A demand and negotiation with the insurers that cover the crash
A lawsuit filed if a fair settlement is not reached
Discovery, depositions, and trial if the case does not settle

A two-year deadline applies to most rideshare accident suits, measured from the date of the crash, so a claim should not sit idle. Most cases settle before trial, though the timeline can run from a few months to a few years depending on the injuries and the disputes.

What Should You Bring to Your Rideshare Accident Consultation?

A first meeting goes faster when you bring the records that describe the crash and your losses. Please gather the following items, to the extent you have them:

The trip receipt or a screenshot of the ride in the app
The police report or the crash report number
Photographs of the vehicles, the scene, and your injuries
Medical records and bills from treatment after the crash
Any letters from the insurers involved

You do not need every item to begin, and we can request records that you cannot obtain on your own. Once we confirm the coverage in effect and how the crash happened, we can tell you which policies apply and what a full claim should include.

Most Dangerous Locations for Rideshare Accidents in Mesquite

Rideshare trips in Mesquite cluster around its shopping, dining, and event venues, and the crashes tend to happen on the busy roads that connect them. State crash records track the corridors where these crashes gather.

The areas that see the most rideshare traffic include the following:

Town East Boulevard and Town East Mall, a hub for pickups and drop-offs
The Interstate 635, Interstate 30, and U.S. 80 corridors that carry riders through the city
The restaurant and retail corridors along Belt Line Road and Galloway Avenue
The Mesquite Rodeo and arena area on event nights
State Highway 352 into and out of downtown Mesquite

Reach Out to Kelso Law to Schedule a Consultation

A rideshare crash can leave you injured and unsure which insurance company is responsible. Our Mesquite rideshare accident lawyer can identify the coverage that applies, prove who was at fault, and pursue full and fair compensation on your behalf, at no cost to you and no fee unless we recover. When you are ready to take the next step, contact our office to speak with Kelso Law.

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Real Case Results

$8 Million

Obtained jury verdict in excess of $8 million in Dallas County for an assault at a grocery store.

$1 Million

Over $1 million recovered for client in a slip and fall premise liability case at a nail salon.

$1 Million

Over $1 million recovered in a work place electrocution accident.

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