Pueblo County · Uber and Lyft accidents
Pueblo Rideshare Accident Lawyers
Uber and Lyft crashes in Pueblo County involve complex coverage; we represent drivers, passengers, and pedestrians on contingency—no upfront fee.
How Rideshare Accident Claims Work in Pueblo County
When a rideshare vehicle causes or is involved in a crash on U.S. Highway 50, Pueblo Boulevard, I-25, or neighborhood streets, multiple insurance policies may apply. The driver's personal auto policy, the rideshare platform's commercial coverage, and third-party liability all matter. The platform's insurance protection differs greatly depending on the app status: off-duty drivers are covered only by personal insurance; drivers waiting for requests or actively transporting passengers access the platform's $1 million umbrella policy. We investigate the app logs and platform records to identify all available coverage.
You may be a passenger injured while riding, a driver whose vehicle was hit, a pedestrian struck by a rideshare car, or the rideshare driver yourself seeking coverage. Each position triggers different claims. We gather police reports from the Pueblo Police Department, Pueblo County Sheriff's Office, or Colorado State Patrol; medical records from CommonSpirit Parkview Medical Center or other providers; and the platform's trip and app data to build your case.
Evidence We Use in Rideshare Accident Cases
The rideshare app's status at impact is critical. We obtain the driver's app logs showing whether the application was active, whether a trip was accepted, and when the request came in. We also pull the trip history, GPS data, and any phone records that show the driver's attention and location. The platform stores this information and typically shares it with police or upon legal request.
Crash scene evidence includes police reports documenting liability, vehicle damage photos, roadway conditions, traffic signals, and lane markings. Witness statements, dashcam footage, and surveillance video from nearby businesses strengthen the record. We also obtain the vehicle's maintenance and inspection records, the driver's license status, and any prior incident history with the platform or insurer.
Uber and Lyft delete trip data, app logs, GPS coordinates, and driver communication records after a set period—often weeks to months. If you were injured in a rideshare crash on I-25, U.S.
- Uber/Lyft app status and trip logs
- Trip GPS and platform communications
- Period-of-coverage / insurance layer records
- Driver device and vehicle telematics when available
- Police report and nearby video
- Preservation letters to the rideshare company and all insurers
Delay risks losing evidence that proves liability and coverage.
Rideshare Accidents Across Pueblo County
Rideshare traffic moves constantly across Pueblo County corridors. Accidents happen on I-25 near interchanges, along U.S. Highway 50 connecting Pueblo West and Bessemer, on Pueblo Boulevard through the city center, and on Northern Avenue in residential and commercial zones. Drivers unfamiliar with local routes, divided attention on the app, and heavy vehicle traffic increase collision risk.
Our office serves drivers, passengers, and pedestrians injured throughout Pueblo County and surrounding areas. We handle cases from Pueblo West to Bessemer, from Colorado City to the interstate corridor. We know the local police and sheriff procedures, the hospitals where you were treated, and the courts where these claims are filed.
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Losses the claim may include
- Medical bills for emergency care, surgery, hospitalization, and ongoing treatment
- Lost wages from time away from work during recovery
- Pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life
- Vehicle repair or replacement costs if your car was damaged
- Future medical care and rehabilitation expenses
- Diminished earning capacity if injury causes permanent disability
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
Real outcomes and reviews. Check Google reviews for the office that serves Pueblo — and read client testimonials.
A pickup hit me from behind on Hwy 50 east of Pueblo. The insurer offered $2,600. McCormick & Murphy helped with treatment, filed suit, and the case settled at mediation for $165,000.
C. O., Pueblo · Highway 50 crash
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
Pueblo Uber and Lyft accidents FAQ
Do you charge a fee upfront?
No. We work on contingency. You pay us only if we recover compensation through settlement or verdict. No recovery means no fee to you.
How long do I have to file a claim in Colorado?
Colorado's statute of limitations for personal injury is three years from the date of the accident. However, evidence in rideshare cases disappears much faster. Contact us within days of your injury to preserve app data and other digital records.
Whose insurance pays if I was a passenger?
The driver's personal insurance pays up to their policy limit if the rideshare app was off. If the app was on and the driver was waiting for or transporting a passenger, the rideshare platform's $1 million commercial policy typically covers first. We identify all responsible policies and pursue each one.
What if the other driver was at fault, not the rideshare driver?
We pursue the at-fault driver's insurance. The rideshare driver's policy and the platform's policy may also cover the accident. We investigate to recover from every available source.
How do you get the rideshare company's data?
We send a preservation notice immediately and file public records requests with the Pueblo Police Department or County Sheriff's Office for the police report. Once a lawsuit is filed in Pueblo County District Court, we use formal discovery to obtain the platform's app logs, trip records, GPS data, and driver documents. The company is legally required to produce this evidence.
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