Can I sue my Uber driver even if they were not primarily at fault?

Yes. Your Uber driver's liability coverage applies to injuries you suffer regardless of what percentage of fault the driver bears. If another driver was also at fault, you can pursue both. As a passenger you have access to multiple insurance sources and are rarely assigned comparative fault.

What if the Uber driver flees the scene after the crash on the 101?

A hit-and-run by your Uber driver does not eliminate your right to compensation. Your trip record in the Uber app establishes the driver's identity. Uber's insurance policy still applies. Contact an attorney immediately to ensure the incident is documented and Uber's coverage is invoked.

How long do I have to file a claim after an Uber crash on the 101 near Studio City?

California's two-year statute of limitations applies to personal injury claims from rideshare crashes. However, acting quickly is important for evidence preservation, including the CHP report, trip data, and any available traffic or vehicle camera footage from the 101 corridor.

Injured in an Uber on the 101 Through Studio City: What to Do

Brian Liu, Esq. — Founding Partner

Local Studio City Injury Attorney · UCLA Law

Brian Liu is a founding partner at L&F Brown. He previously lived in Studio City and knows the Ventura Boulevard corridor and surrounding neighborhoods firsthand. He graduated from UCLA Law School and has spent his career representing injured clients across Los Angeles.

The US-101 freeway through Studio City, particularly around the Cahuenga Pass interchange, is one of the busiest and most collision-prone sections of freeway in LA County. If you were riding in an Uber when a crash happened on the 101, you were a passenger with no control over the driving, no fault in the collision, and every right to full compensation for your injuries. Here is what to do.

Immediately After the Crash

Your first priority is your safety and medical care. If the Uber driver is able to pull to the shoulder, do so. Call 911. The California Highway Patrol responds to crashes on the 101 freeway and will take an accident report. Request that report number before leaving the scene.

Check yourself for injuries. Head, neck, back, and shoulder injuries are common in freeway collisions. Even if you feel adrenaline and believe you are fine, you may not feel the full extent of your injuries for hours or days. Do not refuse medical evaluation at the scene if emergency responders offer it.

Photograph the scene if it is safe to do so. Get photos of both vehicles, damage, airbag deployment, and your visible injuries. Note the Uber driver's name, vehicle information, and license plate, and take a screenshot of your trip in the Uber app before it disappears.

Seek Medical Treatment Promptly

If you are not transported by ambulance, go to Valley Presbyterian Hospital at 15107 Vanowen St in Van Nuys or another emergency facility within hours of the crash. Gaps in medical care give insurance companies a basis to minimize your injuries. Consistent, documented medical treatment is critical to your claim.

Report the Accident Through the Uber App

You can report an accident through the Uber app under the trip details. Do this promptly after the crash. However, be cautious about giving Uber or their insurance company a recorded statement or accepting any early communication as an offer. Contact an attorney first.

What Insurance Covers Your Injuries

As a paying Uber passenger who was in an accepted trip at the time of the crash, you are covered by Uber's commercial liability policy of up to $1 million per incident. This applies to injuries caused by your Uber driver's negligence as well as injuries caused by another driver who hit the Uber vehicle.

If another vehicle caused the crash, that driver's insurance is also in play. A Studio City rideshare accident lawyer will identify every applicable coverage layer and pursue them all on your behalf.

Why Passengers Have Strong Cases

As a passenger in an Uber on the 101, you bore no responsibility for the driving. You are almost never assigned any comparative fault in these cases, which means 100 percent of your documented damages can be recovered. Combined with Uber's substantial insurance coverage, passenger cases often produce strong results.

If the case proceeds to litigation, it is filed at Van Nuys Courthouse West in LA County. L&F Brown is experienced with the evidence requirements and procedural steps specific to rideshare passenger claims.

Contact L&F Brown's Studio City team right away after your 101 Uber accident for a free case evaluation.

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