An accident with an Uber or Lyft driver can look like a normal car accident – at least, at first. Like any other driver, rideshare drivers run red lights, rear-end people, and text while they drive. The difference is that rideshare drivers are covered by different levels of insurance that change depending on what exactly the driver was doing during the crash.
That difference can make personal injury claims quite tricky to investigate and negotiate. If you were hurt by an Uber or Lyft driver in 2026, working with a Barrington, IL rideshare accident injury attorney can help you get the most compensation possible.
Who Is Responsible if an Uber or Lyft Driver Hits Me?
The basic rule with rideshare crashes is the same as in other Illinois car accident cases: If the Uber or Lyft driver caused the crash through negligence, you may have a claim.