Under Texas law, individuals injured due to another party’s negligence—including in Uber or Lyft accidents—have the right to pursue compensation for their losses (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 33.001–33.017). However, because rideshare cases often involve overlapping insurance policies, multiple parties, and shifting liability based on driver status, securing justice requires precise legal expertise.
Rideshare Accident Statistics in Houston & Nationwide
- In 2021, Uber reported 101 fatalities in the U.S. involving Uber rides, with 94% occurring due to third-party driver fault (Uber Safety Report)
- A study from the University of Chicago suggests that the introduction of rideshare services increased traffic fatalities by 2–3% in U.S. cities (UChicago News)
- Texas Department of Transportation reported over 4,400 serious injury crashes in Harris County in 2023 (TxDOT Crash Records)—a significant portion involving rideshare or delivery services