{"id":18503,"date":"2026-10-28T03:15:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T03:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/catastrophic-injuries-georgia\/rideshare-catastrophic-injury-lawyer-georgia\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T03:59:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T03:59:28","slug":"rideshare-catastrophic-injury-lawyer-georgia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/catastrophic-injuries-georgia\/rideshare-catastrophic-injury-lawyer-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Rideshare Catastrophic Injury Lawyer in Georgia | Uber, Lyft"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-18501\" alt=\"A physical therapist guides a patient walking between parallel bars in a bright hospital rehabilitation gym.\" src=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-physical-therapist-guides-a-patient-walking-between-parall-photo-3.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-physical-therapist-guides-a-patient-walking-between-parall-photo-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-physical-therapist-guides-a-patient-walking-between-parall-photo-3-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-physical-therapist-guides-a-patient-walking-between-parall-photo-3-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-physical-therapist-guides-a-patient-walking-between-parall-photo-3-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-physical-therapist-guides-a-patient-walking-between-parall-photo-3.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Rideshare Accidents | Duluth, Georgia<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Hurt in an Uber or Lyft Crash? Talk With a Lawyer About Your Catastrophic Injury.<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Slam Dunk Attorney represents people seriously hurt in rideshare accidents across metro Atlanta and Georgia, including spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, severe burns and wrongful death.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14049513513\">Request a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">Request a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Peter F. Jaraysi \u00b7 Published October 27, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A rideshare accident catastrophic injury lawyer in Georgia helps people seek compensation after serious harm caused by a driver using the Uber or Lyft app. In Georgia, the insurance that applies can change during a single trip, based on the driver&#8217;s app status. Slam Dunk Attorney represents people hurt in these crashes across Georgia, from its office in Duluth. This guide explains how these claims work, which deadlines matter, and what to expect.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Rideshare Catastrophic Injury Claim Is and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n<p>A rideshare catastrophic injury claim seeks compensation when a serious crash involving an Uber or Lyft driver causes lasting harm. Georgia law defines a ride share driver as someone who uses a personal passenger car to give rides arranged through a ride share network service (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t40-ch1-5-(v28a)-2024-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 40-1-190<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/guides\/catastrophic-injuries-georgia\/\">Catastrophic injuries<\/a> change a person&#8217;s life for the long term. Common examples include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Spinal cord injury and paralysis.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/paralysis.html\">MedlinePlus on paralysis<\/a> describes paralysis as loss of muscle function, which can result from spinal cord injuries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Traumatic brain injury.<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/braintrauma.org\/s\/Prehospital_3rd_Edition.pdf\">Brain Trauma Foundation<\/a> notes these injuries can range from mild to catastrophic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Amputation and severe burns.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This page is for people who were hurt or lost a loved one in these crashes. That includes passengers, drivers, pedestrians, other motorists, and families. Our Duluth office serves Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Marietta, Norcross, Kennesaw, Dunwoody, and the rest of Georgia.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a crash with an Uber or Lyft driver left you or a family member seriously hurt, our team can review which insurance may apply. Request your free, confidential consultation today. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14049513513\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-woman-in-a-wheelchair-boarding-an-accessibility-van-via-a-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in a wheelchair boards an accessibility van via a lift while a driver assists her.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Why Uber and Lyft Crashes Involve More Than One Insurance Policy<\/h2>\n<p>Georgia&#8217;s rideshare insurance law ties coverage to the driver&#8217;s app status. More than one policy can apply to the same crash. The statute, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t33-ch1-22-(v24)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 33-1-24<\/a>, sets required coverage for defined periods.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Logged on and available.<\/strong> Personal auto insurers may exclude losses that happen while a driver is logged on.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Logged on.<\/strong> The statute ties certain insurance requirements to defined time periods, including the period a driver is logged on to a transportation network company&#8217;s digital network and available to accept a ride request (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t33-ch1-22-(v24)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 33-1-24<\/a>). One tier requires at least $100,000 for all people injured in one accident, with no more than $50,000 for one person. The other tier requires at least $1 million per occurrence, plus uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, from the time a driver accepts a ride request until the driver completes the transaction or the ride is complete, whichever is later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The rideshare company&#8217;s coverage does not wait for the personal insurer to deny a claim first. For claims coverage investigation, and upon the personal insurer&#8217;s request, the company must provide within 15 days the date and times of an accident involving its driver and the precise times in the 12 hours preceding and following the accident that the driver logged on and off. Those times can shape which policy responds.<\/p>\n<h2>Types of Injuries and Losses a Claim Can Cover<\/h2>\n<p>A claim can seek money for medical care, lost income, future needs, and the human losses that follow a serious injury. The amount depends on the facts of the crash, the injury, and the available insurance. Nothing on this page promises an amount.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medical expenses.<\/strong> Georgia limits these to the reasonable value of medically necessary care (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-1.1<\/a>). <strong>Medical expenses.<\/strong> Evidence can include both billed charges and the amounts insurance would actually pay. If the plaintiff has any form of public or private health insurance, evidence must include both the amounts charged and the amounts actually necessary to satisfy those charges under the insurance contract or government program (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-1.1<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Future care and lost earnings.<\/strong> A jury or judge may reduce future losses to present value, using a 5 percent rate or another rate it finds right (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-13<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pain and suffering.<\/strong> Losses like pain and loss of enjoyment of life are part of an injury claim.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wrongful death.<\/strong> A surviving spouse, or children if there is no spouse, may recover the full value of the decedent&#8217;s life, as shown by evidence (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-4-2<\/a>). When death results from a crime or from criminal or other negligence, the personal representative may also recover funeral, medical, and other necessary expenses (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-4-5<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How a Rideshare Catastrophic Injury Claim Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a free, confidential consultation. It then moves through evidence, insurance review, medical proof, and negotiation or a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free consultation.<\/strong> We review the crash, your injuries, and any app details you know. The consultation is free and confidential, with no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preserve evidence.<\/strong> We request app and trip records, the police report, dashcam video, witness contacts, and vehicle records. Video and app data can be overwritten or lost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identify every policy.<\/strong> We review the driver&#8217;s personal policy and any rideshare company coverage for the app period.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document medical care.<\/strong> We gather records and coordinate with treating doctors. Future care needs are documented where needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand and negotiate.<\/strong> We present the claim to insurers. If a fair resolution is not reached, a lawsuit may be filed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Catastrophic cases often take many months, and sometimes longer. Value is usually clearer once treatment and prognosis are known. Court costs and case expenses may still be owed by the client.<\/p>\n<h2>Deadlines and Why Timing Matters in Georgia<\/h2>\n<p>Georgia generally requires an injury lawsuit to be filed within two years after the claim arises. Loss of consortium claims have four years (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t9-ch1-10-(v6)-2023-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 9-3-33<\/a>).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Injury claims:<\/strong> two years.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loss of consortium:<\/strong> four years.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wrongful death:<\/strong> has its own time limits, so families should act early.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Claims against the state:<\/strong> a written notice of claim may be due within 12 months of when the loss was discovered or should have been discovered (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t50-ch13-40-(v38a)-2021-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 50-21-26<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the injured person&#8217;s own share of fault is 50 percent or more, nothing is recovered (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-33<\/a>). Each liable party pays its own share, not a shared total. App data, video, and vehicle condition can be lost, so early review helps protect them.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With Slam Dunk Attorney<\/h2>\n<p>Slam Dunk Attorney is a Duluth-based firm that handles car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, rideshare, dog bite, premises liability, negligent security, nursing home abuse, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury claims across Georgia.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Responsible lawyer for this page:<\/strong> Peter F. Jaraysi. Brian D. Wright is also among our lawyers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Records support:<\/strong> Our team helps gather app and trip records, police reports, and medical records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coordination:<\/strong> Our team works with medical providers and insurers, so you can focus on your recovery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Related practice:<\/strong> We also handle spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury claims.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are considering a rideshare accident catastrophic injury lawyer in Georgia, ask how we would approach your facts during your free consultation.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14049513513\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Common Questions About Rideshare Crash Claims in Georgia<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I sue Uber or Lyft directly?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Georgia law limits when a ride share network service can be liable for a driver&#8217;s operation, if certain conditions are met (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t40-ch1-5-(v28a)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 40-1-201<\/a>). Claims often involve the driver and insurers.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I was a passenger in a car a rideshare driver hit?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may have a claim against the rideshare driver and insurers.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I pay anything at the first meeting?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do not. The initial consultation is free and confidential, with no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your recovery is reduced by your share of fault, and it ends at 50 percent or more (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-33<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gasupreme.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/s19g1612.pdf\">Quynn v. Hulsey (2020)<\/a>).<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How is a wrongful death claim different?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A spouse, children, or the personal representative may bring it, not the injured person.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-person-in-a-wheelchair-boards-a-van-using-a-lift-while-a-d-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A person in a wheelchair boards a van using a lift while a driver assists outdoors near traffic cones.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Our Team About Your Rideshare Crash<\/h2>\n<p>If a crash with an Uber or Lyft driver left you or someone you love seriously hurt, you may have questions about which insurance applies. Our team can review those questions with you before you decide anything. Request your free, confidential consultation through our <a href=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">contact page<\/a>. Share the crash date, the app status if you know it, your injuries, and your current treatment.<\/p>\n<p><em>Attorney advertising. Slam Dunk Attorney, Duluth, Georgia. Responsible lawyer: Peter F. Jaraysi. This page is general information, and nothing on it promises any result.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>Attorney advertising. The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice; reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship with Slam Dunk Attorney. Peter F. Jaraysi is the lawyer responsible for this content. Slam Dunk Attorney, 2250 Satellite Blvd, Ste. 120, Duluth, GA 30097, 678-648-4238.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Can Help After a Rideshare Crash<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reviewing the Trip Details<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at the app records, trip timing, driver status and insurance information that may apply to your rideshare accident.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Identifying Every Potential Source of Coverage<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rideshare claims can involve the driver, the rideshare company and several insurers. We work to identify each party that may be responsible.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focusing on Catastrophic Injuries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our attention goes to serious, long-term harm, including paralysis, brain injuries, amputations and burns, and the medical and daily-life needs that follow.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supporting Families<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a rideshare crash causes a death, we help surviving family members understand their options during an extremely difficult time.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Protect Your Evidence Early<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save screenshots of your ride request, receipts, route information and any messages from the app. Photograph your injuries and the scene if you can, and write down what you remember while it is fresh. Be careful about giving recorded statements to insurance companies before you have spoken with a lawyer.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14049513513\">Call for a Free Case Review<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">Call for a Free Case Review<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Who Can Be Involved in a Rideshare Accident<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rideshare Passengers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you were riding in an Uber or Lyft when the crash happened, your injuries still matter, and your situation deserves a careful review.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px 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