{"id":2613,"date":"2026-10-25T01:59:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-25T01:59:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/rideshare-accident-lawyer-clayton-county\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T01:42:30","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T01:42:30","slug":"rideshare-accident-lawyer-clayton-county","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/rideshare-accident-lawyer-clayton-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Rideshare Accident Lawyer Clayton County GA: Uber &#038; 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-2610\" alt=\"Roadside memorial of white flowers and a handwritten card tied to a guardrail on a county road shoulder in morning light.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/roadside-memorial-of-white-flowers-and-a-handwritten-card-ti-photo-3.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/roadside-memorial-of-white-flowers-and-a-handwritten-card-ti-photo-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/roadside-memorial-of-white-flowers-and-a-handwritten-card-ti-photo-3-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/roadside-memorial-of-white-flowers-and-a-handwritten-card-ti-photo-3-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/roadside-memorial-of-white-flowers-and-a-handwritten-card-ti-photo-3-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/roadside-memorial-of-white-flowers-and-a-handwritten-card-ti-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 Accident Lawyer | Clayton County, GA<\/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? Talk to a Clayton County Rideshare Accident Lawyer<\/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)\">T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. has represented people injured in car and truck wrecks since 1999. Your first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/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:+17707569311\">Start My Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Start My Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Why Injured Riders Call Us<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--clock chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">1999<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Representing injured people in Georgia since<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">5<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Offices, including Jonesboro and Atlanta<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Free<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Confidential first consultation<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Terance Madden \u00b7 Published October 24, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A rideshare accident lawyer in Clayton County, GA helps people hurt in Uber or Lyft crashes bring an injury claim under Georgia law. The first question is usually which insurance applies, and the driver&#8217;s app status often decides that. T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. handles these claims from its Jonesboro office and has been in practice since 1999.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is a Rideshare Accident Claim, and Who Is It For?<\/h2>\n<p>A rideshare accident claim is an injury claim that arises from a crash involving a vehicle used for Uber or Lyft. The vehicle may be the driver&#8217;s own car, and the driver may be logged on to the app or off it when the crash happens.<\/p>\n<p>We represent rideshare passengers, rideshare drivers, other motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians hurt in these crashes in Clayton County and nearby areas. Each person has a different path to recovery, so the facts of each crash matter.<\/p>\n<p>These claims are more complex than a typical car wreck. More than one insurer may be involved. The company&#8217;s policy and the driver&#8217;s personal policy can both be in play. The key timing question is whether the driver was logged on at the moment of impact.<\/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 an Uber or Lyft crash hurt you in Clayton County, you may have a claim, and our team is ready to review it with you. 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:+17707569311\">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:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">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:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-car-s-view-of-a-winding-highway-with-rolling-hills-in-the-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A car&#x27;s view of a winding highway with rolling hills in the distance.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Which Insurance Applies When an Uber or Lyft Driver Crashes?<\/h2>\n<p>The driver&#8217;s app status usually decides which insurance applies. Georgia law separates the time into periods that matter.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>App off:<\/strong> The driver&#8217;s personal auto policy is usually the first place a claim goes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Logged on and available:<\/strong> Whether the time a driver is logged on and ready to accept a ride request counts as company service depends on the facts of the case and the policy involved.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ride accepted:<\/strong> Whether coverage applies after a driver accepts a request depends on the policy terms and the facts of the trip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Under <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>, insurers may exclude coverage under a personal policy for losses that occur while the driver is logged on or providing company services. The company&#8217;s own motor vehicle policy does not wait for the personal insurer to deny a claim. When the company provides primary coverage, its insurer pays the costs of defense and indemnification.<\/p>\n<p>For claims coverage investigation, upon a personal insurer&#8217;s request, the company must supply 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 help show which policy applies. Passengers generally look to the company&#8217;s coverage and the at-fault driver&#8217;s policy, and a claim can involve more than one insurer at once.<\/p>\n<h2>What Can a Rideshare Crash Claim Recover?<\/h2>\n<p>A rideshare crash claim can seek medical costs, lost income, property losses, and other damages Georgia law allows.<\/p>\n<p>General damages are those the law presumes flow from a wrongful act, and they need no proof of an exact amount. Special damages actually flow from the act, and they must be proved. See <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 51-12-2<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>See <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>. See <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 51-12-7<\/a>. See <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 51-12-6<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>See <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>. See <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>.<\/p>\n<p>Can you sue Uber? Under <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>, a ride share network service is not liable for a driver&#8217;s operation of a personal car, under any theory, when the statute&#8217;s 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> reads: &#8220;(a) No ride share network service shall be liable under any theory of liability, including, but not limited to, vicarious or product liability, for any injury to persons or damage to property from the operation of a personal passenger car by a ride share driver by reason of owning, operating, or maintaining a digital network or internet network to connect passengers to ride share drivers for the purpose of prearranged transportation for hire or for donation, provided that.&#8221; Those conditions include no negligence or criminal misconduct by the service and required background checks at least every two years.<\/p>\n<h2>What Happens Step by Step in a Clayton County Rideshare Claim?<\/h2>\n<p>A rideshare claim moves from evidence to medical proof, then to insurer talks, and then to negotiation or a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free case evaluation.<\/strong> We review how the crash happened, the driver&#8217;s app status if known, the insurers involved, and your injuries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence preservation.<\/strong> We send requests to preserve app and trip records, dashcam footage, police reports, and vehicle data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical documentation.<\/strong> Treatment records and bills tied to the crash form the core of the injury proof.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insurer communication.<\/strong> We handle contact with adjusters, so you are not negotiating alone with the companies assessing your claim.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation or lawsuit.<\/strong> Some claims resolve through negotiation. If a fair resolution is not reached, we talk through filing suit in the proper Georgia court.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing varies with the injuries, the number of insurers, and whether treatment continues. Claims with several coverage sources often take longer than single-policy claims.<\/p>\n<h2>Georgia&#8217;s Two-Year Deadline, Fault Rules, and Hit-and-Run Crashes<\/h2>\n<p>Georgia generally requires injury lawsuits to be brought within two years after the right of action accrues. See <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>. Missing that window can end a claim, so early action matters.<\/p>\n<p>If the at-fault driver cannot be identified or has no coverage, your own uninsured motorist coverage may apply. Under <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 33-7-11<\/a>, a motor vehicle liability policy may not be issued or delivered in Georgia unless it contains an endorsement or provisions undertaking to pay the insured damages sustained from the owner or operator of an uninsured motor vehicle, within limits exclusive of interests and costs which, at the option of the insured, are the amounts set out in the statute, and that coverage does not apply where a named insured rejects it in writing. See <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 33-7-11<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/oci.georgia.gov\/insurance-resources\/auto\">Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance<\/a> explains that this coverage can protect you and your passengers when an uninsured driver causes a crash.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia also reduces damages by your share of fault. If you are 50 percent or more responsible, you recover no damages. See <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 person found liable pays only the share of the award apportioned to that person.<\/p>\n<p>While your claim is open, limit social media posts about the trip, your activities, and your injuries.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Clients Work With T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C.<\/h2>\n<p>T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. is a Georgia personal injury firm that has been in practice since 1999. Terance Madden is the responsible lawyer for this page. Our lawyers include Terance Madden and Shenia Madden, supported by assistants and office staff.<\/p>\n<p>The firm handles car and truck wrecks, motorcycle and e-bike crashes, slip and falls, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, negligent security, and wrongful death cases.<\/p>\n<p>The firm has offices in Jonesboro (Clayton County), Atlanta, Decatur, Macon, and Augusta. Clayton County clients can meet with our team at the Jonesboro office.<\/p>\n<p>Our team handles insurer communication, records collection, and case deadlines, so you can focus on your medical care.<\/p>\n<p>The firm works on a no fee unless we win basis, but you may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses. We review those costs with you before any agreement is signed.<\/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:+17707569311\">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:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Rideshare Accident Claims<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much time do I have after a hit-and-run in Georgia?<\/summary><p>Georgia generally requires injury lawsuits within two years after the right of action accrues. Your uninsured motorist claim runs under the terms of your own policy, so review those terms early.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much of a $25,000 settlement will I get?<\/summary><p>Your agreement with the firm, case expenses, court costs, medical liens, and any fault share assigned to you all reduce the amount you keep. The exact math depends on the case.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I sue Uber?<\/summary><p>Georgia law generally bars claims against a ride share network service for a driver&#8217;s operation of a personal car. That protection applies only when the statute&#8217;s conditions are met.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a lawyer if the insurance adjuster already called me?<\/summary><p>Adjusters work for the insurance company, not for you. Speaking with a lawyer before a recorded statement or a settlement offer helps you understand your options.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/winding-road-through-a-forest-of-colorful-autumn-trees-with-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Winding road through a forest of colorful autumn trees with painted lane markings.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Terance Madden About Your Clayton County Rideshare Crash<\/h2>\n<p>If an Uber or Lyft crash left you hurt in Clayton County, you may have a claim, and insurers may already be asking questions. If you need a rideshare accident lawyer Clayton County GA residents can reach, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">start your free case evaluation<\/a> with Terance Madden at our Jonesboro office. The free first consultation is confidential and carries no obligation to continue. Our team is available 24\/7 by phone.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Please consult a licensed Georgia attorney regarding your specific legal situation. T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C., 114 S. Main St., Jonesboro, GA 30236, (770) 978-6711.<\/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\">What to Expect When You Contact Our Firm<\/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--phone\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call Anytime<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Injuries and insurance calls don&#x27;t keep business hours. Reach out to our team by phone 24\/7 to describe what happened.<\/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--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Clear Conversation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our lawyers, including Terance Madden and Shenia Madden, will listen to your account and explain the options available to you in plain language.<\/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--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fees Explained Up Front<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are no fees unless there is a recovery. You may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses, and we will review those with you before you decide.<\/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\">Focused on Your Claim<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We focus on helping people hurt in car and truck wrecks, including crashes involving rideshare vehicles, and we work to protect your interests with the insurers involved.<\/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\">Be Careful With Insurance Calls<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rideshare crashes can involve more than one insurance company, including the driver&#x27;s personal policy and the rideshare company&#x27;s coverage. Adjusters may ask for recorded statements soon after a crash. Speak with a lawyer before you give a statement or sign anything.<\/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:+17707569311\">Call Us Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Call Us Now<\/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\">Rideshare Crash Injuries We Handle<\/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 a crash injured you, our team can review how the accident happened and who may be responsible.<\/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 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\">Drivers Using Rideshare Apps<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drivers who were hurt while logged into a rideshare app face questions about coverage. We help sort through the policies involved.<\/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 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\">Pedestrians and Other Motorists<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People struck by a rideshare vehicle, or hurt in a crash with one, can contact us to discuss their injuries and their options.<\/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 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\">Serious and Long-Term Injuries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Head, spine and other serious injuries often need careful planning. Our team can help you understand your claim as your medical care continues.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--secondary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Get Your Free Consultation Today<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 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:+17707569311\">Schedule 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:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/guides\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/\">Car Accident Lawyer in Georgia: What to Do After a Crash and How a Claim Works<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/underinsured-motorist-claim-lawyer-georgia\/\">Underinsured Motorist Claim Lawyer in Georgia: When the At-Fault Driver&#8217;s Policy Is Not Enough<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/guides\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/rideshare-accident-lawyer-fees-georgia\/\">Rideshare Accident Lawyer Fees Georgia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/rideshare-accident-venue-clayton-county\/\">Rideshare Accident Venue Clayton County<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/rideshare-crash-damages-georgia\/\">Rideshare Crash Damages Georgia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/rideshare-crash-evidence-preservation\/\">Rideshare Crash Evidence Preservation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/rideshare-injury-claim-timeline-georgia\/\">Rideshare Injury Claim Timeline Georgia<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hurt in an Uber or Lyft crash in Clayton County? 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