Chicago Pedestrian & Cyclist Injury Lawyer — Rideshare Accidents | Rideshare Accident Attorneys

Practice Area — Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Pedestrian & Cyclist Injury Lawyer

Struck by an Uber or Lyft driver in Chicago? As a pedestrian or cyclist, you have strong legal rights and access to the full $1M policy. No fees unless we win.

Pedestrians and cyclists are the most vulnerable people on Chicago's streets — and rideshare drivers, distracted by their apps and navigation, are a leading cause of pedestrian and cyclist injuries. If you were struck by an Uber or Lyft driver, you have access to their full $1M liability policy. You do not need to have been in the vehicle. Our attorneys have recovered over $1M in a single pedestrian wrongful death case and fight aggressively for every victim.

Liability

Who Is Responsible?

The Rideshare Driver

Directly liable for failing to yield, running red lights, distracted driving, or any other negligent conduct that caused the collision.

Uber or Lyft (Platform)

Liable under negligent hiring and retention theories if the driver had a history of dangerous driving or prior complaints.

City of Chicago

If a road defect, missing crosswalk signal, or dangerous intersection design contributed to the accident, the city may be liable — with a shorter notice deadline.

Vehicle Manufacturer

If a vehicle defect (brake failure, accelerator malfunction) contributed to the collision, the manufacturer may be liable.

Insurance

Insurance Coverage Breakdown

Period 2 & 3 Coverage

$1,000,000 primary liability coverage. As a pedestrian or cyclist, you are a third party covered under this policy if the driver was in Period 2 or 3.

Period 1 Coverage

$50,000 per person / $100,000 per accident contingent coverage. If the driver was in Period 1, coverage is more limited.

App Off

If the driver was not logged into the app, only their personal auto insurance applies. Illinois requires minimum $25K/$50K coverage.

What We See

Common Injuries

Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Spinal cord injury
Broken pelvis and hips
Leg fractures
Internal organ damage
Road rash and lacerations
Facial fractures
PTSD and psychological trauma
Wrongful death
Amputation
Permanent disability
Crush injuries

Real Results

Settlement Examples

$405,000

Back injury with limited treatment by rideshare passenger.

$225,000

Rear end collision in Chicago. Neck and back injury.

$210,000

Pre-existing back injury aggravated by an accident in Chicago.

$105,000

Soft-tissue injury of a rideshare passenger.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Free Case Evaluation

No fees unless we win. An attorney will call you back within one hour. Available 24/7.