Hulburt Law Firm represents people seriously injured in Uber crashes throughout San Diego County, including passengers, people in other vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and Uber drivers. We investigate the collision, resolve coverage questions, and pursue full and fair compensation that accounts for how the injuries have changed your life.
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An Uber crash can leave a passenger hurt in the back seat, a driver struck by an Uber vehicle making an unsafe turn, or a pedestrian hit during a rushed pickup. Each situation raises different questions about who is responsible and which insurance applies, and the answer often turns on what the Uber driver was doing in the app when the crash happened. As part of our car accident practice, Hulburt Law Firm handles serious injury and wrongful death cases involving Uber and Uber Eats collisions throughout San Diego County, including those listed here.
As a passenger, you may have a claim against your Uber driver, another driver, or both. We investigate responsibility before accepting an insurer’s explanation of who should pay. Your ride receipt, pickup information, and communications through the app can help connect the collision to the correct trip and insurance policy.
An Uber driver who runs a red light, makes an unsafe turn, or looks away from traffic can cause lasting harm to people in another vehicle. We investigate the driving conduct and the driver’s activity on the app. A rideshare sticker alone does not establish which coverage applies.
An unsafe pickup, sudden turn, or stop near a crosswalk or bike lane can put someone outside the vehicle at risk. We examine visibility, right of way, vehicle movements, and available video. These claims draw on the same careful injury investigation as our pedestrian accident and bicycle accident cases.
If another motorist injures you while you are driving for Uber, you may have a claim against that motorist. California also requires occupational accident benefits for qualifying injuries while you are online, subject to coverage rules. We evaluate the injury claim alongside those benefits, including losses that medical and disability payments do not fully address.
When the responsible driver has no insurance, inadequate limits, or cannot be identified, uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may become central to the case. We review the coverage for the Uber trip and any applicable personal or household auto policies. Reporting requirements and policy conditions deserve attention early.
A food delivery and a passenger ride follow different insurance rules. If an Uber Eats driver caused your injuries, we determine whether the driver had accepted an order, was completing a delivery, or was waiting for work. That timeline helps identify the policies and legal requirements that apply.
After a fatal crash, families need answers about what happened and what comes next. We investigate potential wrongful death claims and any separate claim belonging to the estate, while helping the family understand who can bring each claim and which deadlines apply. Our article on the legal issues families face after a fatal crash explains both claims.
Conor and Leslie Hulburt founded Hulburt Law Firm to give serious injury and wrongful death cases the attention, preparation, and experience they deserve. The firm is intentionally selective, accepting a limited number of cases so clients work directly with the attorneys handling their case.
Conor Hulburt has spent his career representing people in serious crash cases and has recovered more than $150 million for injured clients, including a $28.16 million jury verdict. His vehicle collision results include a $5.25 million settlement for a client who suffered brain and spinal injuries in an Interstate 5 freeway collision and a $3.5 million recovery for the family of a student killed by a speeding campus security vehicle. Conor holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent peer rating, and Best Lawyers named him the 2027 San Diego Lawyer of the Year for plaintiffs’ product liability litigation.
Leslie Hulburt brings extensive litigation and trial experience to the firm. She has represented clients through discovery, mediation, trial, and appeal, and plays a central role in developing the facts, legal strategy, and presentation of complex cases. Conor and Leslie were both recognized by Super Lawyers in 2026.
In an Uber case, that experience means testing the insurer’s account of the trip against the evidence, identifying every policy that may apply, and documenting the full consequences of the injuries before any settlement is evaluated. Questions about competing coverage, future treatment, or an early offer go directly to the lawyer responsible for your case.

Our attorneys’ vehicle collision results include cases involving severe injuries and fatal crashes.
Settlement for a client who suffered brain and spinal injuries in a collision on Interstate 5 in San Diego.
A passenger seatback collapsed in a rear-end collision, causing the occupant life-changing spinal injuries and paralysis.
Campus security was speeding and collided with a student’s vehicle, killing her.
We start with what happened, the treatment you have received, and the questions you need answered. You do not need to identify the correct insurer before contacting us. If available, a ride receipt, crash report number, or photographs can help us begin evaluating the claim.
We seek preservation of relevant trip information, app activity, location data, and communications. We also look for witnesses, dashcam recordings, nearby surveillance, and vehicle evidence. A preservation request helps protect records from routine deletion; obtaining them may require cooperation from the holder or formal legal proceedings.
We compare the trip timeline with the evidence of the crash, identify potentially responsible parties, and obtain the relevant insurance information. When insurers disagree about which policy applies, the underlying records can be critical. We also assess whether other conduct, a vehicle defect, or a dangerous road contributed.
Medical bills tell only part of the story. We examine the recovery ahead, the work you can no longer do, and the help you need at home. When appropriate, medical, vocational, and financial experts help explain future care and the effect on your ability to earn a living.
We present the evidence supporting the claim and negotiate with the insurers involved. Before you decide whether to settle, we explain the proposed payment, the rights you would release, and any unresolved questions about future losses. You make the settlement decision with a clear understanding of the terms.
If a fair resolution cannot be reached, we prepare to pursue the claim through the appropriate legal process. That may involve a lawsuit, discovery, expert testimony, mediation, and trial. If an arbitration agreement may apply to a claim against Uber, we evaluate it before deciding how to proceed.
An Uber accident raises two related questions: who is legally responsible, and what insurance is available to cover that responsibility. The answer depends on the crash evidence, the trip status, and the policies in effect on the date of the collision.
California’s rideshare insurance requirements distinguish among these stages:
The $1 million liability coverage addresses the insured driver’s responsibility. It is not an automatic payment to everyone injured during an Uber ride. These requirements come from Public Utilities Code section 5433.
Beginning January 1, 2026, California reduced the required uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage for rideshare passengers to $60,000 per person and $300,000 per incident. This coverage applies while a passenger is in the vehicle and addresses injuries caused by an uninsured or underinsured motorist. Uber’s driver insurance page summarizes its coverage; the certificates of insurance themselves are issued through the Driver app.
Underinsured motorist coverage generally does not add its full limit to the at-fault driver’s payment. California law includes eligibility requirements and offsets for amounts paid by responsible parties. Because California’s minimum auto liability limit is now $30,000 per person (Vehicle Code section 16056), a passenger injured by a minimum-limit driver may find about $60,000 available from those two policies combined. We examine those rules and any other applicable coverage before assessing the available recovery. See Insurance Code section 11580.2.
The investigation may identify fault by the Uber driver, another motorist, or additional parties whose conduct contributed to the collision. A claim involving Uber’s own conduct requires a separate factual and legal analysis. The company’s involvement in arranging the ride does not, by itself, establish liability for every crash.
California’s comparative fault rules also allow an injured person to recover when partly responsible, with damages reduced by that person’s share of fault. An insurance adjuster’s allocation of blame can be challenged with evidence. See CACI No. 405 in the California civil jury instructions and our article on how fault is determined in a San Diego crash.
Depending on the facts, compensation may include reasonable medical expenses, past and future, lost earnings, reduced earning capacity, and the cost of help with daily activities. Pain, emotional distress, and the loss of activities you previously enjoyed also matter. California juries measure these losses under the damages instructions that begin at CACI No. 3900, and our article on compensation after a San Diego crash explains each category.
A serious injury claim should account for the recovery ahead. We work to document those future needs before evaluating a final settlement. The value of the harm and the insurance available to pay for it are separate questions, and both need careful attention.
California requires delivery companies to maintain at least $1 million in automobile liability coverage for qualifying losses during an accepted delivery when the vehicle is not otherwise covered by a qualifying auto policy. Waiting for an order is a different coverage period.
California also requires occupational accident insurance for qualifying injuries to app-based drivers while online. Those benefits address medical expenses and disability, subject to statutory and policy conditions. They serve a different purpose from a claim for damages against a negligent driver. Both requirements appear in Business and Professions Code section 7455.
California personal injury lawsuits generally must be filed within two years of the injury. A claim involving a California state or local public entity may require a government claim within six months. Separate deadlines can apply to insurance claims, and special rules may change the time available.
Do not assume that a child’s claim can wait until adulthood, especially when a public entity may be involved. Reporting a crash through the Uber app also does not replace filing a lawsuit or meeting other deadlines. The general deadline is in Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1, the government claim deadline is in Government Code section 911.2, and our guide to the deadline to file a San Diego crash claim covers the exceptions.
We test the drivers’ accounts against trip records, physical evidence, and available video to build a supported explanation of the crash.
We use timelines, visual evidence, and expert analysis to make complex trip and collision information understandable.
We examine the available coverage alongside the long-term effects of the injury so important losses and potential sources of recovery receive attention.
Our preparation focuses on evidence that can withstand questioning and explain the case persuasively in settlement discussions or a contested proceeding.
We keep you informed about the case and make time to explain the decisions that affect your recovery.
Get medical care and call 911 when emergency assistance is needed. If you can do so safely, collect the drivers’ information and photograph the vehicles and scene. Save your trip receipt, ride history, messages, and crash report number. Report the collision through the app and meet any reporting duties under your own policy. If injuries are serious, an attorney can help address evidence and coverage questions while you focus on treatment.
It depends on who caused the collision. A claim may involve the Uber driver’s rideshare liability coverage, another driver’s policy, or both. If the responsible motorist is uninsured or underinsured, applicable motorist coverage may help. Being a passenger does not mean that every available policy pays its full limit; fault, damages, coverage terms, and offsets must be evaluated.
California requires coverage during the period when a rideshare driver is logged in and available, even before a ride has been accepted. The limits differ from those for an accepted trip. We seek the records needed to establish the driver’s status instead of relying only on what the driver or adjuster says.
Possibly. Your auto policy, or a policy covering you as a household member, may provide uninsured or underinsured motorist protection while you are a passenger in another vehicle. Coverage depends on the policy and how it interacts with other insurance. Multiple policy limits cannot simply be added together.
Before giving a detailed recorded statement to another party’s insurer, consider speaking with an attorney. Questions about fault and symptoms can affect the claim while the facts and injuries are still being evaluated. Your own insurer may have cooperation requirements, so requests from different insurers should be reviewed individually.
There is no reliable average that predicts the value of your claim. The analysis includes the severity of your injuries, future treatment, lost income, lasting limitations, and the evidence of fault. Available insurance affects what can be recovered. An early estimate may change as your medical condition and the coverage picture become clearer.
A settlement should be evaluated against your expected recovery and future needs. A release generally ends the claims it covers, even if additional treatment becomes necessary later. Before signing, understand which parties are being released and whether the settlement could affect other claims or insurance benefits. Our overview of settlement versus trial explains how those decisions are made.
Yes, if another party’s negligence caused your injuries, you may have a claim against that party. Occupational accident benefits may also be available under the applicable coverage. We evaluate how those benefits interact with other claims and whether the evidence supports recovery for losses beyond the benefits provided.
Possibly. Uber’s terms of use include an arbitration agreement covering certain personal injury disputes. Whether it governs your claim depends on the applicable agreement, how it was accepted, the parties, and the law. We review those issues before choosing where and how to pursue the claim.
The initial case review is free. We handle injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning there is no attorney’s fee unless we obtain a recovery. The written fee agreement explains the fee and how case expenses are handled, so you understand the arrangement before deciding to hire us.
Hulburt Law Firm represents people injured in Uber crashes across San Diego County, including downtown, the airport area, Mission Valley, the coastal communities, North County, East County, and the South Bay.

If an Uber crash has left you or someone you love seriously injured, contact Hulburt Law Firm for a free case review. We will discuss what happened, identify the issues that need attention, and explain how we may be able to help.
Call 619.821.0500 or request a free case review.