Rideshare Accident Lawyer in Chatsworth: Uber & Lyft Injury Claims
Hurt In An Uber Or Lyft? Get The Compensation You Deserve.
Manoukian Law fights aggressively for Uber and Lyft accident victims in Chatsworth and across the San Fernando Valley. Rideshare crashes trigger insurance rules that ordinary accidents do not, and we make sure those complexities work for you instead of against you.
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WHY MANOUKIAN LAW
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Honest communication, relentless representation, and a team that treats your recovery like its own.
No Fee Unless We Win
You pay absolutely nothing out of pocket. We only get paid when we successfully resolve your case so the risk is entirely ours.
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You won't be passed off to a case manager. You speak directly with the attorney handling your case, whenever you need.
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Insurance companies count on you settling for less. We force them to face the full value of your case and we don't back down.
Meet Your Attorney
Vaheh Manoukian, Esq.
Founder & Lead Personal Injury Attorney
Vaheh Manoukian is an experienced personal injury attorney who helps people injured in Uber and Lyft crashes cut through the confusion these cases create. When multiple insurance policies and a rideshare company’s legal team all point fingers at each other, victims are often left waiting while their bills pile up. He makes it his job to untangle who is responsible and hold the right parties accountable.
He founded Manoukian Law to give clients representation that doesn’t get lost in corporate red tape. He handles the back-and-forth with the rideshare companies and their insurers directly, so his clients can focus on healing instead of fighting a system built to stall them.
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Six Figure Policy limits
Motor Vehicle — Hit & Run
Our client was injured by a hit-and-run driver. We recovered the full uninsured-motorist policy limits — tendered as soon as the insurer received our demand letter — in under six months.
$150,000
Motor Vehicle — Highway
The insurer disputed who was at fault. After a month of negotiation we got the carrier to accept liability and pay over $100K for pain and suffering — $150K total.
Six Figure Policy limits
Motor Vehicle — Hit & Run
A driver fled the scene after a low-impact highway crash. Using photos and dash-cam footage we identified and located the driver. Their policy was tendered immediately, and our client's own UIM coverage paid the remaining limits on our demand.
$400,000
Motor Vehicle — Rear-End (multi-vehicle)
Our client developed ongoing neck pain after a multi-vehicle rear-end collision on the highway, requiring pain-management treatment. Recovered $400K.
$275,000
Motor Vehicle — Chain Collision
First offer: $0. The insurer valued our client's injuries at $5,000–$10,000, calling it a 'soft impact.' Our client was the third car struck in a chain-reaction collision. We litigated — and recovered over $275,000.
$100,000
Motor Vehicle — Highway
The insurer refused to make any offer and demanded arbitration. We served discovery and a 998 offer to compromise — and the carrier tendered the full $100K policy on the very day the 998 was set to expire.
$1,800,000
Motor Vehicle - Commercial
Our client suffered catastrophic injuries after being struck by a commercial delivery driver working. The delivery company's insurer tendered its $1,000,000 primary policy, and the corporate parent initially refused to contribute, taking the position that the driver was an "independent contractor." Our office pursued the corporate parent directly under California's right-of-control and agency doctrines and secured an additional $800,000 in excess contribution.
$100,000
Motor Vehicle First offer: $42K. We filed suit — and the policy limits were tendered immediately, recovering $100K.
Legal Support for Uber and Lyft Accident Victims in Chatsworth & San Fernando Valley
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have become an integral part of life in the San Fernando Valley, offering convenient transportation throughout Chatsworth and the greater Los Angeles area. However, with this convenience comes the risk of serious accidents. At Manoukian Law Firm, our Uber & Lyft Rideshare Accident Lawyer in Chatsworth protects the rights of injured passengers and drivers across the San Fernando Valley. When a rideshare vehicle is involved in a crash, determining who is responsible for the damages can be incredibly complex due to the intricate insurance policies involved.
If you were injured in an accident involving a rideshare vehicle—whether as a passenger, another driver, or a pedestrian—you need an attorney who understands the specific challenges of these cases. At Manoukian Law Firm, P.C., our skilled legal team is dedicated to helping victims of rideshare accidents in Chatsworth navigate this complicated process and secure the maximum compensation they are entitled to.
Our Uber & Lyft Rideshare Accident Lawyer in Chatsworth takes a strategic approach to every case. We investigate the crash, review driver records, and hold negligent parties accountable. Whether you were a passenger, another driver, or a pedestrian, we focus on protecting your rights and guiding you through every step of the legal process in Chatsworth and across the San Fernando Valley.
Understanding Uber & Lyft’s Complex Insurance Structure
Uber and Lyft are part of daily life across the Valley, carrying passengers along Topanga Canyon Boulevard, through the 118 and 101 corridors, and to destinations like the Chatsworth Metrolink station, the CSUN campus area, and the shopping centers of the west Valley. With that constant activity comes serious crashes, and when a rideshare vehicle is involved, determining who pays is far more complicated than in an ordinary collision.
Manoukian Law Firm represents rideshare accident victims from our office right here on Topanga Canyon Boulevard. We investigate the crash, pin down the driver’s app status at the moment of impact, and pursue every available source of compensation so you are not left paying for someone else’s negligence.
Who Pays After an Uber or Lyft Accident in Chatsworth?
The available insurance coverage changes depending on the driver’s status in the app at the exact moment of the collision, and insurers exploit this complexity to deny or minimize claims. Here is how it actually works:
- Period 1, driver offline: If the driver is not logged into the app, their personal auto insurance is the primary coverage, just like any other car accident.
- Period 2, driver online and waiting for a request: A limited liability policy from the rideshare company applies, with lower limits than the full commercial policy.
- Period 3, driver en route to a pickup or carrying a passenger: The rideshare company’s full commercial policy is in effect, providing at least one million dollars in liability coverage plus uninsured and underinsured motorist protection.
We immediately investigate to establish which period applies, and we pursue compensation from every available policy, not just the first one an adjuster points to.
We Represent Passengers, Drivers, Cyclists, and Pedestrians
You do not have to be a passenger to have a valid claim. We represent everyone hurt in rideshare-related crashes across the San Fernando Valley: passengers injured mid-trip, who are typically covered by the one million dollar policy; drivers and passengers of other vehicles hit by a negligent Uber or Lyft driver, whose claims often overlap with the issues our car accident attorneys handle every day; and pedestrians struck by rideshare vehicles or cyclists hit by distracted drivers, who often suffer the most severe injuries of all.
Common Causes of Rideshare Crashes in Chatsworth
Certain risk factors are baked into the rideshare industry. Drivers interact with their phones to accept rides, navigate, and communicate with passengers, taking their eyes off the road. Many work long shifts or drive after a full day at another job. Some are unfamiliar with Valley streets, leading to sudden stops, illegal U-turns, and unsafe maneuvers, and the pressure to maximize earnings pushes others to speed and tailgate. We identify the specific negligence behind your crash and build the evidence to prove it.
What to Do After an Uber or Lyft Accident
- Get medical attention first. Some serious injuries do not show symptoms for days, and a same-day medical record is critical evidence.
- Call 911 and get a police report. Do not rely on the app alone to document what happened.
- Report the crash in the app. Both Uber and Lyft have in-app accident reporting. Report it, but keep your description brief and factual.
- Screenshot everything. Capture the trip details, the driver’s information, and the receipt before the trip disappears from view.
- Do not give recorded statements. The rideshare company’s insurer may contact you quickly. Politely decline and direct them to your attorney.
Compensation for Rideshare Accident Victims
We fight for a settlement or verdict that covers the full extent of your losses: all medical bills from the emergency room through future care, lost wages and diminished earning capacity, property damage, and pain and suffering for the physical and emotional toll the crash has taken. Rideshare policies are larger than most personal auto policies, and we make sure that coverage actually reaches you.
Manoukian Law Firm is a personal injury law firm in Chatsworth serving Uber and Lyft accident victims throughout the San Fernando Valley, including Northridge, Porter Ranch, Canoga Park, West Hills, Woodland Hills, and Simi Valley. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation. You pay nothing unless we win.
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