Rideshare apps like Uber are everywhere in West Palm Beach, whether you’re headed downtown for dinner, leaving a Clematis Street bar, or catching a ride to Palm Beach International Airport. But when an Uber ride ends in a crash, the convenience is gone, and chaos takes its place.
Uber-related crashes are becoming more common, especially in cities like West Palm Beac,h where tourism is high, seasonal traffic is heavy, and more than 36,000 rideshare vehicles are registered in Palm Beach County alone. Between busy intersections like Okeechobee Boulevard and I-95, and unpredictable visitor drivers, the risk is real.
If you were hurt in an Uber accident as a passenger, pedestrian, driver, or even the Uber driver yourself, you’re likely dealing with more than just physical injuries. Mounting medical bills, missed work, confusing insurance claims, and anxiety about what happens next can leave you overwhelmed.
We’re here to change that. At Steinger, Greene & Feiner, we help victims of Uber crashes in West Palm Beach fight back and move forward. Our team knows Florida’s rideshare laws inside and out, and we’re ready to go up against corporate insurers to get you the compensation you deserve.
Hurt in a West Palm Beach Uber Accident?
Over 26,547 crashes occurred in Palm Beach County last year, according to FLHSMV data, including many involving Uber. Here’s what that might look like:
- You were an Uber passenger when a distracted driver T-boned your ride near Rosemary Square
- A rideshare vehicle hit you in a crosswalk near CityPlace
- An Uber driver rear-ended your car along Dixie Highway
- You’re an Uber driver injured during a pickup at Palm Beach International
Unlike larger metro areas like Miami, Uber has no physical support hub in West Palm Beach. This makes it harder for victims to get help directly from Uber after an accident. Instead, you’re often directed to submit tickets through the app or wait for calls that never come.
No matter your role, you deserve protection. But here’s the truth: Uber accidents aren’t like regular car accidents. Liability isn’t always clear. Insurance gets tricky. And Uber won’t fight for you, you’ll have to fight for yourself. That’s why acting fast matters.
What to Do After an Uber Crash in West Palm Beach
Time is critical. Here’s how to protect your health and your claim:
- Call 911: Always report the crash and get a police report.
- Get medical attention: Even if injuries feel minor, some symptoms take time to show.
- Save your Uber trip details: Screenshots, fare receipts, and driver info from the app are evidence.
- Get contact info: From everyone involved—drivers, witnesses, passengers.
- Take photos: Damage, license plates, injuries, road conditions—all of it helps.
- Avoid speaking with insurance companies: Not until you’ve talked to a lawyer.
- Call us immediately: The sooner you involve a legal team, the stronger your case becomes.
Another thing is that victims are often unaware that multiple insurance policies might apply in an Uber crash.
Who’s Liable in a West Palm Beach Uber Accident?
Uber accidents aren’t like typical car crashes. Liability isn’t always obvious, and figuring out who’s responsible gets complicated fast. In West Palm Beach, rideshare liability depends heavily on what the Uber driver was doing at the time of the crash—and your role in the accident. Here’s what matters most:
- Was the Uber driver logged into the app?
- Had they accepted a ride or were they waiting for a fare?
- Was there a passenger in the vehicle?
- Were you a pedestrian, another driver, a passenger, or the Uber driver yourself?
- Was another vehicle involved?
Based on those details, one or more of the following could be responsible:
- The Uber driver, if they were at fault
- Another negligent driver involved in the crash
- Uber’s commercial insurance, if the driver was actively using the app
- Multiple parties, which is often the case in multi-car or pedestrian collisions
Florida classifies Uber drivers as independent contractors, not employees. That lets Uber try to distance itself from liability, but they’re still required to carry tiered commercial insurance coverage, and we know how to hold them accountable.
Uber Insurance Coverage Requirements
Florida law sets specific rules for Uber and Lyft drivers under the state’s Transportation Network Company (TNC) statute. Here’s what matters:
- App OFF: Driver’s personal insurance only.
- App ON (no ride accepted): $50,000 bodily injury per person / $100,000 per accident / $25,000 property damage.
- Ride Accepted or Passenger Onboard: Uber must provide $1 million in liability coverage, plus uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.
Uber is also required to carry PIP (Personal Injury Protection) and comply with Florida’s no-fault laws. This means your personal auto insurance (or Uber’s, depending on your role) must pay the first $10,000 in medical expenses, regardless of who caused the crash.
Driver & Vehicle Requirements
- Drivers must pass criminal background and driving history checks
- Vehicles must be registered and regularly inspected
- TNCs must maintain electronic trip logs and provide data if requested in claims or litigation
If Uber or its driver skipped any of these steps, or if a driver was operating without proper coverage, you may have grounds to seek higher compensation.
What Compensation Can You Get After an Uber Crash?
Our goal is to recover the maximum amount for every client. Depending on your injuries, that may include:
- ER visits, surgery, medications, and physical therapy
- Ongoing treatment and specialist referrals
- Lost wages and reduced earning ability
- Pain, suffering, and emotional trauma
- Long-term disability or life care needs
- Damaged property (including your car or bike)
We partner with medical experts and financial professionals to show the full extent of your losses, because the insurance companies won’t do it for you.
Why You Need a West Palm Beach Uber Accident Lawyer
Uber’s $1 million insurance sounds generous until you try to collect. Corporate insurers delay, deny, and downplay claims. They hope you’ll accept a quick check before you know how bad things really are.
That’s why we fight them head-on.
At Steinger, Greene & Feiner, we’ve represented thousands of injury victims and recovered over $2 billion in settlements and verdicts across Florida. Our West Palm Beach car accident lawyers team is aggressive, local, and knows how to win these cases. We deal with:
- Uber’s insurer and their legal team
- Medical records, police reports, and expert evidence
- All claim paperwork and negotiations
- Court filings, if it comes to trial
You focus on recovery—we’ll take care of the rest.
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Serving West Palm Beach Uber Crash Victims Across the Area
Wherever your crash happened in Palm Beach County, we’re ready to help. We serve clients throughout:
- Downtown West Palm Beach
- Palm Beach Gardens
- Lake Worth Beach
- Riviera Beach
- Wellington
- Royal Palm Beach
- Boynton Beach
- Greenacres
- Delray Beach
Our local insight matters. We know how local law enforcement investigates crashes, how Palm Beach County courts handle Uber claims, and which tactics work best to move your case forward quickly.
If you or someone you love was injured in an Uber accident in West Palm Beach, don’t wait. Call Steinger, Greene & Feiner now for your free consultation. You don’t pay a dime unless we win. Or visit us at the office at the address: 1645 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd #900, West Palm Beach, Florida.