Peoria Rideshare Accident Lawyer

Why Choose Strong Law Offices for Your Rideshare Case?

Rideshare companies are protected by corporate lawyers and billion-dollar insurers, so you need a legal team that hits just as hard. At Strong Law Offices, we know how rideshare companies operate, how they defend claims, and how they manipulate coverage phases to avoid liability. We push back with immediate investigation, precise legal pressure, and a “don’t-blink-first” strategy that forces them to take your injuries seriously.

In Peoria, we’ve handled crashes involving distracted rideshare drivers, reckless speeding near Bradley University, and late-night collisions near Peoria’s downtown bar district. No matter the situation, our job is to expose negligence, connect it to your injuries, and secure the maximum compensation available under Illinois law.

How Rideshare Company Insurance Works

Not all rideshare crashes are treated equally under the law. Rideshare companies divide every moment of a driver’s activity into distinct “periods,” and each one determines how much insurance coverage applies. The companies use these categories to minimize payouts, and their insurers routinely dispute which period was active at the time of impact. That’s why proving the driver’s exact status is one of the most important parts of a rideshare accident claim.

Period 0: App Off

When the driver is completely offline, not logged into the app, not waiting for riders, not available for trips, rideshare companies accept zero responsibility. In this period, you must pursue compensation through the driver’s personal auto insurance, which often leads to delays, denials, or policy-limit disputes.

Period 1: App On, Waiting for Ride

If the driver has the app on and is available to accept trips, limited liability coverage applies. The rideshare companies prefer this classification because it carries the lowest coverage limits. We routinely see insurers argue a crash falls under Period 1, even when evidence shows the driver had already accepted a ride.

Period 2: En Route to Passenger

Once a ride request is accepted and the driver is on the way to pick someone up, higher limits apply. At this stage, rideshare company insurance becomes more substantial, but companies still attempt to shift the timeline to reduce their responsibility. We secure app activity logs, GPS route data, and acceptance timestamps to prove the truth.

Period 3: Passenger in Vehicle

When a passenger is inside the vehicle, rideshare companies must provide the highest insurance coverage available. Because this exposes them to major liability, they aggressively dispute it. We ensure they don’t get away with it.

What This Means for You

Strong Law Offices obtains app logs, digital timestamps, GPS records, and ride receipts to prove the driver’s status and force the rideshare company to pay the correct coverage.

Common Types of Rideshare Accident Cases We Handle

Passengers Injured During Rides

If you were a passenger in a rideshare and suffered injuries during your ride, you are entitled to compensation under the highest insurance policy limits available. Strong Law Offices ensures that rideshare companies honor their obligations to passengers. We meticulously document your injuries, medical treatment, lost wages, and the full impact of the accident on your life. Insurers often try to minimize settlements by downplaying passenger injuries or claiming partial fault. We fight back, aggressively negotiating and, if necessary, preparing for trial to secure maximum compensation for your pain, suffering, and financial losses.

Hit by a Rideshare Driver

Pedestrians, bicyclists, or other motorists struck by an active rideshare driver are still protected under corporate insurance. Even when multiple parties are involved, Strong Law Offices identifies all liable drivers, secures evidence, and pursues every available insurance policy. This ensures that victims who weren’t inside the rideshare vehicle themselves are not left without financial recourse.

Rideshare Drivers Injured by Others

If you were driving for a rideshare company and someone else caused the crash while you were logged into the app, you may qualify for insurance coverage through the company or your personal policy. We evaluate app status, corporate coverage layers, and driver logs to ensure you receive full compensation for medical bills, lost income, and long-term impacts.

Multi-Vehicle Rideshare Collisions

Crashes involving multiple vehicles require careful analysis of fault, app activity, and all layers of insurance. Strong Law Offices untangles these complex scenarios, holding negligent parties accountable while maximizing recovery for our clients.

Crashes Caused by Distracted or Fatigued Drivers

Rideshare drivers often face long hours, constant app notifications, and fatigue, all of which increase accident risk. When these factors lead to injury, we hold drivers and their corporate employers fully responsible, ensuring victims are compensated fairly and aggressively.

Damages You Can Recover in a Rideshare Claim

The damages you can recover depend on the losses your rideshare accident caused. In most cases, victims can recover the following.

Economic Losses

When you’re injured in a rideshare accident, every financial consequence matters. Strong Law Offices pursues medical bills, rehabilitation costs, prescription expenses, future care, lost wages, and vehicle damage, and we don’t stop there. We also account for transportation to medical appointments, therapy sessions, and specialized equipment required for your recovery. Our goal is to recover every measurable expense tied to your accident so that you are fully reimbursed and not left shouldering these costs yourself.

Non-Economic Losses

Not all damages are easily quantified. Pain, suffering, emotional trauma, anxiety about riding in cars or rideshares, and the loss of life’s enjoyment are all recognized under Illinois law. We meticulously document how your injuries impact daily life, relationships, and mental well-being. By doing so, we ensure these losses are calculated accurately and negotiated aggressively, so you are compensated for the human toll of the accident, not just the financial.

Punitive Damages

In cases where a rideshare driver acted recklessly, ignored traffic laws, or the company failed to enforce safety policies, punitive damages may be available. These damages go beyond compensation; they punish wrongful conduct and deter future negligence. Strong Law Offices fights to secure every dollar the law allows.

Loss of Future Earnings

Serious injuries can limit mobility, career growth, or long-term earning potential. We evaluate diminished earning capacity and pursue full recovery for your future financial losses.

Lifetime Costs

Severe or permanent injuries often require ongoing medical care and support. We build comprehensive long-term financial projections to ensure settlements or verdicts cover your lifetime needs.

Establishing Liability in a Rideshare Case

Determining who is responsible in a rideshare accident can be complex because multiple parties may share fault. Liability may involve the rideshare driver, another motorist, or even the rideshare company itself, depending on how the crash occurred and what the driver was doing at the time. The sections below outline the most common forms of negligence and how they can affect an injured passenger’s or motorist’s claim.

Driver Negligence

Rideshare accidents rarely happen without cause. Speeding, distracted driving, phone use, fatigue, reckless maneuvers, and failure to obey traffic laws are the leading contributors to rideshare crashes. Even momentary lapses behind the wheel can lead to catastrophic injuries, and drivers must be held accountable. Strong Law Offices investigates each case thoroughly to determine exactly how driver negligence caused your collision, gathering evidence to prove fault clearly and persuasively.

Company Liability

Rideshare companies are not immune. Companies may be liable for negligent hiring practices, failing to screen drivers properly, imposing unrealistic ride quotas, or creating app-based pressures that encourage unsafe driving. When corporate policies contribute to your crash, we pursue every available claim to hold the company accountable for the role it played in your injuries.

Third-Party Fault

Sometimes, other drivers, commercial vehicles, or road hazards contribute to a rideshare accident. We investigate every angle, identifying all liable parties and potential insurance coverage so nothing is overlooked.

Vehicle Malfunctions

If mechanical failure, defective parts, or negligent maintenance contributed to the crash, we pursue claims against manufacturers or repair facilities to secure maximum recovery.

Types of Evidence We Secure

Essential Evidence Includes:

• App logs
• GPS and timestamp data
• Witness statements
• Medical documentation
• Accident reconstruction

We Build Cases Insurance Carriers Can’t Ignore

Better evidence means stronger leverage and larger settlements.

Get Strong Representation Today

Call Strong Law Offices at 309-393-29286 to build your Peoria rideshare accident case.

Costs, Fees & How We Get Paid

Contingency Fee Representation

You pay nothing upfront. We get paid only if we win your case.

Why Clients Prefer This Model

• No retainer
• No hourly billing
• No financial risk

You Stay Protected

This structure gives you access to top-tier legal power without adding financial stress.

Insurance Company Tactics to Watch For

The insurance company will go to great lengths to minimize your claim.

They Will Try to:

• Minimize your injuries
• Misclassify the driver’s coverage period
• Push quick, low settlements
• Request recorded statements
• Demand broad medical authorizations

Stay Alert

Everything the insurance company does is designed to reduce your payout.

FAQs About Peoria Rideshare Accidents

Does the rideshare company pay automatically after a crash?

Rideshare companies won’t automatically pay your damages. They fight these claims hard. You need a lawyer who forces them to honor their policy limits.

What if the driver was logged out of the app?

If the driver was logged out when the crash occurred, then we pursue the driver’s personal insurance and other liable parties.

Can I sue the rideshare company directly?

In some cases, you could sue a rideshare company, especially when corporate negligence contributed to the crash.

What Sets Strong Law Offices Apart?

The Strong Law Advantage:

• Aggressive legal strategy
• Deep knowledge of rideshare insurance rules
• Trial-ready litigation team
• Local experience throughout Peoria and Central Illinois

Protect Your Rights Now

Get Strong. Call a Peoria rideshare accident lawyer at 309-393-2928.