Uber & Lyft Accident Lawyers in Billings

Trial-Tested Representation for Billings Rideshare Injury Claims

After a rideshare collision, one detail can determine which insurance policy applies and how much coverage may be available: Was the driver’s app off, awaiting a request, or connected to an accepted trip? Hoyt & Blewett PLLC represents people injured in Uber and Lyft crashes in Billings, including passengers, occupants of other vehicles, and pedestrians.

We’ve served Billings in personal injury matters since 1985 and bring more than 100 years of combined experience representing auto accident victims. Our attorneys have recovered millions in these cases and secured multiple multimillion-dollar verdicts. We also obtained a $27 million settlement for a brain injury sustained in a motor vehicle collision, the largest reported individual personal injury settlement in Montana history.

Our trial record matters when an insurer disputes fault, questions the seriousness of an injury, or undervalues a claim. We investigate the crash, identify applicable coverage, document losses, and prepare accepted cases for court when a fair resolution isn’t offered.

Call (406) 233-1302 for a free, no-obligation evaluation of your Billings Uber or Lyft accident claim.

Montana Rideshare Insurance Requirements

Montana Code Annotated § 69-12-343 sets insurance requirements for transportation network company drivers. The applicable limit depends on the driver’s app status at the time of the collision, making trip records and electronic data important evidence.

The required coverage changes across three periods:

App Off: The driver’s personal auto insurance generally applies. Montana’s standard minimum liability limits are $25,000 for each person, $50,000 for each accident, and $20,000 for property damage.
Waiting for a Request: When the driver is logged in but hasn’t accepted a ride request, required coverage is at least $50,000 for each person, $100,000 for each incident, and $25,000 for property damage.
Accepted Trip: From acceptance of a ride request through trip completion, Montana requires at least $1 million in combined coverage for death, bodily injury, and property damage.

These limits don’t establish fault or guarantee payment. They identify potential insurance resources, while the collision evidence and policy terms determine how a claim proceeds.

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Liability After an Uber or Lyft Crash in Billings

Responsibility can rest with a rideshare driver, another motorist, a vehicle manufacturer, or multiple parties whose conduct contributed to the collision. Comparative fault may also allocate responsibility among several people or entities. No party is automatically liable merely because an Uber or Lyft vehicle was involved.

The available claim path may differ for a rideshare passenger, pedestrian, or occupant of another vehicle. It can involve personal auto insurance, third-party liability coverage, or the policy connected to the rideshare platform. Whether an injured person can pursue a transportation network company directly depends on the collision facts and applicable law.

An injury claim can seek compensation for medical expenses, lost income, vehicle repairs or replacement, pain, and diminished quality of life. The available losses and their value depend on the evidence, the nature of the injuries, insurance coverage, fault, and Montana law. In accepted cases, we identify and pursue all legally available compensation without promising a particular result.

What to Do After a Billings Rideshare Collision

Evidence tied to a ride can disappear or become harder to retrieve over time. Preserve screenshots showing the trip details, ride receipt, driver information, and app status. If the trip began or ended at Billings Logan International Airport, note whether the vehicle was in the designated rideshare pickup and drop-off area at the main terminal ground transportation area.

When it’s safe and practical, keep:

Photographs of the crash location, vehicle damage, and visible injuries.
Names and contact information for witnesses.
Messages exchanged with Uber, Lyft, or any insurer.
Medical evaluations, treatment records, bills, and related expenses.
Records of missed work and symptoms connected to the collision.

Montana’s statute of limitations, the deadline for commencing a lawsuit, generally gives an injured person three years to bring a vehicle-collision injury action under MCA § 27-2-204. The deadline can vary with the circumstances, and waiting until the end of that period can jeopardize evidence and leave little time to investigate.

Discuss Your Billings Rideshare Accident Claim

A free case evaluation allows you to explain what happened, review potential insurance issues, and ask questions about your options. There are no out-of-pocket fees or signing obligations when you meet with us to review the merit of a potential Montana injury claim.

Our attorneys bring a substantial motor vehicle trial record to claims involving Uber and Lyft drivers, passengers, other motorists, and pedestrians. You can reach us by phone or submit our online contact form.

Call (406) 233-1302 to request a free, no-obligation consultation with our Uber and Lyft accident lawyers serving Billings.

How We Evaluate Montana Injury Claims

We screen potential Montana injury claims for merit before deciding whether to accept representation. Our review can include how the collision occurred, who may be responsible, the rideshare driver’s app status, available insurance, documented injuries, and the time remaining to take legal action.

For accepted claims, we pursue the compensation permitted under Montana law. We represent injured individuals and families throughout Montana, treating each client with respect and patience while preparing the claim according to its evidence.

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