Hit by an Uber, Lyft, or Taxi in Louisiana? Know Your Rights


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Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have made getting around easier — but they’ve also added new risks to our roads. With more drivers on the road than ever before, crashes involving rideshare vehicles are becoming more common, including right here in Leesville and DeRidder.
If you were injured in a wreck caused by an Uber, Lyft, or even a traditional taxi, you may be wondering: Who’s responsible? Who pays my bills? What are my rights?
At MAXOUT Injury Lawyers, we break it all down and fight to MAXOUT your recovery — every dollar, every time. Here’s what you need to know.

Why Rideshare Accidents Are Complicated

Rideshare accidents are not handled like normal car wrecks. That’s because drivers are using their personal vehicles while working for multi-billion-dollar companies.
And these companies love to blur the lines when it comes to liability.
What matters most? What the driver was doing at the time of the crash:
App off = driver’s personal insurance
App on but no passenger = limited Uber/Lyft coverage
En route to a passenger or during a ride = full rideshare company coverage may apply
If you don’t know how to prove which phase the driver was in, the insurance company may try to deny your claim or offer a lowball settlement.
That’s where we come in.

Who Can Be Held Liable?

In a rideshare crash, you may have a claim against one or more of the following:

  1. The Driver
    If they were distracted, speeding, or reckless — they’re responsible. But you still need to know what coverage applies.
  2. Uber or Lyft’s Insurance Provider
    Depending on the driver’s status, you may be covered by $1 million in liability coverage through Uber or Lyft’s policies. But getting access to it isn’t easy — and they won’t offer it without a fight.
  3. The Taxi Company
    If a cab driver caused the wreck, their company is often directly responsible and may carry commercial auto insurancethat covers your damages.
  4. Other At-Fault Parties
    Sometimes, multiple cars are involved. We dig into the crash to make sure everyone who played a role is held accountable.

What Can You Recover?

At MAXOUT, we push to recover everything you’re owed, including:
• ER and hospital bills
• Follow-up care and rehab
• Lost wages and job disruption
• Pain, suffering, and mental stress
• Permanent injuries or long-term complications

What to Do After a Rideshare Wreck

  1. Call 911 – Always get a police report.
  2. Seek medical attention – Don’t delay care.
  3. Document everything – Take pictures and collect driver/rideshare info.
  4. Don’t talk to Uber, Lyft, or their insurers – They’re not on your side.
  5. Call The MAXOUT Lawyer – We know how to take on rideshare giants.

Why Local Help Matters More Than Ever

Rideshare companies operate nationwide, but your wreck happened here — in Vernon Parish, Beauregard Parish, Leesville, or DeRidder.
At MAXOUT Injury Lawyers, we’re not some out-of-town billboard firm. We’re your neighbors, and we take pride in helping our community fight back against powerful companies. We know the roads, we know the courts, and we don’t back down.
When you need real help, Trust Local™.

Call MAXOUT Injury Lawyers for a Free Case Review

Whether you were hit by an Uber in Leesville, a Lyft in DeRidder, or a cab near Fort Johnson, we’re ready to help. You don’t need to sort through complex rideshare policies on your own — we’ll do that for you.