Edmonds Uber Accident Lawyer

Were you injured in an Uber accident in Edmonds, WA?

At Deno Millikan Law Firm, PLLC, we help injured clients understand their rights after an Uber accident in Edmonds.

If you were injured in a collision involving an Uber vehicle in Edmonds, the insurance coverage that applies to your claim depends on the driver’s status in the Uber app at the time of the crash. An Edmonds, WA Uber accident lawyer identifies the responsible insurers and presents the claim to each of them.

Deno Millikan Law Firm, PLLC brings more than 50 years of experience to personal injury claims in Snohomish County. We represent passengers, other motorists, and pedestrians injured in rideshare collisions. Call us to speak with an attorney about your Uber accident.

Uber Accident Lawyer Edmonds, WA

An Uber accident lawyer handles injury claims that arise from collisions involving rideshare vehicles. These claims differ from ordinary car accident claims because the driver’s personal insurer and Uber’s commercial insurer can both be involved. The attorney determines which policy applies and establishes fault before negotiating with each insurer on the client’s behalf.

Approximately half of all collisions in Edmonds each year occurred along the Highway 99 corridor before the city’s recent safety improvements, according to city traffic data. The corridor averaged about 200 collisions per year during that period. Our Edmonds Uber accident attorneys represent clients injured on Highway 99 and on streets throughout the city.

Types of Uber Accident Cases We Handle in Edmonds

An Uber collision can injure people inside the rideshare vehicle, in other vehicles, and outside any vehicle. Each group can bring an Uber injury claim, although the responsible insurer differs from one situation to the next. Our rideshare practice includes the following case types.

• Car accidents. Many Uber claims arise from a collision between the rideshare vehicle and another passenger car. We determine which driver was at fault and pursue the claim against the insurer responsible for that driver.
• Passenger injuries. Passengers are rarely at fault for a collision, and their claims proceed against the coverage of whichever driver caused it. Uber’s commercial policy applies when the Uber driver caused the crash during a trip. We pursue the other driver’s insurer when that driver was responsible.
• Injuries to other motorists. Drivers and passengers in other vehicles have a claim when an Uber driver’s negligence caused the collision. The coverage available depends on the Uber driver’s status in the app at the time of the crash. We obtain the trip records needed to establish that status.
• Pedestrian and bicyclist injuries. Rideshare vehicles strike people on foot and on bicycles during pickups, drop-offs, and ordinary travel. These claims often involve serious injuries and substantial medical expenses. We document the full extent of the harm before any demand is made.
• Pickup and drop-off collisions. Rideshare drivers stop in travel lanes, at curbs, and near intersections to load and unload passengers. Liability for a collision at one of these locations depends on where the driver stopped and whether the stop was safe. We gather witness statements and any video footage to confirm those facts.
• Uninsured and underinsured motorist claims. Some collisions are caused by a driver who carries no insurance or too little of it. Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage can compensate an injured Uber passenger in that situation. We identify every policy that provides this coverage.
• Lyft accidents. Claims involving Lyft vehicles follow the same structure as Uber claims, with insurance coverage tied to the driver’s app status. We represent clients injured in collisions with drivers for either company.

Why Choose Deno Millikan Law Firm, PLLC as My Uber Accident Lawyer in Edmonds, WA?

Peer-Rated Trial Attorneys

Joel P. Nichols has practiced law in Washington since 1993 and holds a BV rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He is admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. Stephanie Petersen is a trial lawyer who has been selected to Super Lawyers and also holds a BV rating. She earned her law degree from Willamette University College of Law in 1995. Edmonds is located in Snohomish County, where both attorneys have held leadership roles in the county bar association.

Preparation Against Commercial Insurers

Uber’s insurers are commercial carriers represented by experienced adjusters and defense counsel. We prepare each claim with that opposition in mind by assembling the trip data, medical records, and proof of fault before negotiations begin. Our attorneys have recovered millions of dollars for injured clients. Deno Millikan Law Firm, PLLC serves as a personal injury lawyer in Edmonds, WA for clients injured in rideshare collisions, car accidents, and other incidents caused by negligence.

What Is Important to Understand About an Uber Accident Case?

Damages, Liability, and Compensation for Uber Accident Cases

Liability in an Uber accident case follows the same negligence principles that govern other motor vehicle collisions. The driver who failed to exercise reasonable care is responsible for the resulting harm, and that driver’s insurer pays the claim. Fault is sometimes divided among several drivers. Under Washington’s contributory fault statute, an injured person’s compensation is reduced by that person’s own share of fault, but the claim is not barred.

An injured person can recover economic damages, which include medical expenses, lost wages, and reduced earning capacity. Noneconomic damages compensate for pain, disability, and the loss of enjoyment of life. The amount actually collected also depends on insurance, because the policy limits of each applicable policy cap what that insurer will pay.

A personal injury lawsuit in Washington must be filed within the three-year statute of limitations. Claims should be evaluated early because trip records and other electronic evidence are easier to obtain soon after a collision.

What Is the Uber Accident Case Timeline?

The time required to settle an Uber claim depends on the length of medical treatment and the number of insurers involved. An Edmonds Uber accident lawyer generally moves a claim through the following stages.

• The claim is reported to Uber and to each insurer that provides coverage.
• We obtain trip records, the police report, and witness statements.
• Treatment proceeds until the full extent of the injury is known.
• We present a written demand, and the insurers respond with an offer or a denial.
• A lawsuit is filed when negotiation does not produce a fair result.

Insurers sometimes make quick settlement offers before treatment is complete, and accepting one ends the claim.

What Should You Bring to Your Uber Accident Consultation?

Records from the Uber app are as important as conventional accident documents. We ask clients to bring the following items when they are available.

• The trip receipt and screenshots from the Uber app establish that a ride was in progress.
• The police report number allows us to obtain the officer’s findings.
• Medical records and bills document the injuries and the cost of treatment.
• Correspondence from Uber or any insurer shows what has already been communicated.

At the consultation, an Uber accident attorney reviews these records and identifies the insurers that are responsible for the claim. We also explain how the claim will proceed and what information is still needed.

What Are Important Aspects of an Uber Accident Case?

The first issue in any rideshare accident is the driver’s status in the Uber app, because that status determines which insurance applies. The three possibilities are as follows.

1. The driver was offline, and the driver’s personal auto policy applies.
2. The driver was logged in and waiting for a ride request, and a lower level of rideshare coverage applies.
3. The driver had accepted a ride or was carrying a passenger, and Uber’s full commercial coverage applies.

Uber classifies its drivers as independent contractors, so most claims are resolved through these insurance policies and without a direct claim against the company. Statements made to insurance adjusters become part of the insurer’s evaluation, and we handle those communications for our clients.

Most Dangerous Locations for Uber Accidents in Edmonds, WA

WSDOT recorded 19 fatal and serious injury crashes in Edmonds from 2020 through 2024, including seven in 2024, according to state crash records. The city’s Safety Action Plan, approved in April 2026, identifies projects intended to reduce these crashes.

The following highways carry the greatest collision risk in Edmonds.

• Highway 99. This corridor carries roughly 40,000 vehicles per day through Edmonds between 244th Street SW and 210th Street SW.
• SR 104. Edmonds Way connects Highway 99 to the downtown waterfront and the ferry terminal.

The following city streets meet these highways at locations where the city has planned safety improvements.

• 238th Street SW. The city has planned intersection improvements where this street meets Highway 99 and SR 104.
• 220th Street SW. This street crosses Highway 99 within the high-collision corridor.
• 76th Avenue W. The city has planned pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements at the intersection with SR 104.

Reach Out to Deno Millikan Law Firm, PLLC to Schedule a Consultation

An Uber accident claim involves more insurers and more records than an ordinary collision claim. Deno Millikan Law Firm, PLLC represents injured passengers, motorists, and pedestrians in Edmonds. An attorney will review the collision with you and explain which insurers are responsible. We are available Monday through Friday. Contact us to arrange a consultation with an Edmonds Uber accident attorney.