Jacksonville Rideshare Accident Lawyer
John M. Phillips is a Board Certified civil trial attorney with 25+ years of experience securing maximum compensation for rideshare accident victims. His $495,123,680 verdict stands as the largest in Jacksonville history—proof that serious rideshare accident cases can result in catastrophic verdicts. Forbes named him a Top 200 Lawyer in America (2025) and a Top 20 Lawyer in Florida.
Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft operate in a gray legal zone. Drivers are independent contractors, not employees. But the rideshare company controls ride assignment, driver discipline, and safety standards. When a rideshare driver causes an accident, liability questions are complex.
The good news: rideshare companies carry commercial liability insurance covering accidents during active rides. This insurance is substantial and provides a source of recovery for injured passengers.
At Phillips, Hunt & Walker, we handle rideshare accident cases aggressively. We front all costs and litigation expenses at no interest (competitors charge LIBOR + 8%). We investigate thoroughly. We identify applicable insurance coverage. And we secure maximum compensation from rideshare companies and their insurers.
Rideshare Insurance Coverage
TNC (Transportation Network Company) Insurance is the commercial liability insurance carried by Uber and Lyft. During an active ride (when a passenger is in the vehicle), TNC insurance provides liability coverage. The coverage limits vary by state, but typically include $1 million in liability coverage.
Driver Personal Auto Insurance may also apply, though many personal auto policies exclude rideshare activities. If the driver’s personal insurance covers rideshare, that policy may also be liable.
Third-Party Defendant Insurance may apply if the accident involved another vehicle. The other driver’s insurance is liable for their negligence. The rideshare driver is also liable as a joint tortfeasor.
Proving Rideshare Driver Negligence
Rideshare driver negligence is proven through the same means as any driver negligence: violations of traffic laws, failure to maintain safe speed, distracted driving, aggressive driving, or impaired driving.
Rideshare drivers have a high duty of care toward passengers. A driver who is speeding, texting, or driving recklessly while a passenger is in the vehicle is grossly negligent.
Police reports, accident scene investigation, vehicle damage analysis, witness testimony, and electronic evidence (phone records, ride app logs) all establish driver negligence.
Comparative Fault and Passenger Injury
A passenger in a rideshare vehicle has minimal duty to prevent the accident. A passenger is not expected to anticipate or prevent driver negligence. Even if a passenger was distracted or not paying attention, if the driver’s negligence caused the accident, the driver and rideshare company are liable.
Passengers are entitled to recover for all injuries caused by driver negligence, regardless of comparative fault. The driver’s negligence is the proximate cause of passenger injuries.
Why Phillips, Hunt & Walker
Board-Certified Trial Excellence. John M. Phillips is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law—held by fewer than 5% of Florida attorneys. This credential demonstrates extensive trial experience, peer review, and mastery of trial practice.
Institutional Recognition. Forbes named John a Top 200 Lawyer in America (2025) and a Top 20 Lawyer in Florida. He holds AV-Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in Florida Super Lawyers.
Trial Strength. Our $495,123,680 verdict—the largest in Jacksonville history—demonstrates our ability to take serious cases to trial and win decisively.
No-Cost, Interest-Free Litigation. We front all costs at no interest. Competitors charge LIBOR + 8%, adding thousands to your bill. We don’t.
Personalized Representation. John handles your case personally. You get a Board-Certified trial lawyer’s expertise from day one.
Contact Phillips, Hunt & Walker
If you were injured in a rideshare accident, don’t settle for a low offer. Get a Board-Certified trial lawyer in your corner.
Free consultation. No cost to you. No interest on litigation expenses.
Call (904) 444-4444 today.
Phillips, Hunt & Walker
660 Park Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 444-4444
Board-Certified Civil Trial Attorney. Offices in Jacksonville, Brunswick, and Fort Pierce.