Norfolk, VA Rideshare Accident Lawyer
A Norfolk, VA rideshare accident lawyer from our firm helps people hurt in Uber and Lyft crashes, from Ghent to Ocean View, pursue every insurer that owes them. Consultations are free, and you pay no attorney fee unless we recover money for you. Contact us at (888) 302-3669.
Hurt in an Uber or Lyft Crash in Norfolk?
Virginia ties rideshare insurance to the driver’s app status at the moment of the crash: off, on and waiting, or carrying a passenger. Each status can point to a different insurer, and each may say someone else should pay.
Virginia’s contributory negligence rule raises the stakes: sharing even a small part of the fault can bar recovery, so one careless statement to an adjuster can sink a valid claim.
Mike Slocumb Law Firm handles rideshare accident claims in Norfolk. We find every policy that should pay, answer fault arguments with evidence, and handle the insurers while you heal.
Talk to an attorney before you talk to an insurer. Do not give a recorded statement, sign a medical release, or accept a settlement until a lawyer has reviewed your case.
What Do We Handle on Your Claim?
- Every coverage layer. We confirm whether the driver’s personal policy, the rideshare company’s commercial coverage, or both apply under Virginia’s rideshare insurance law.
- App and trip data. Virginia law lets you, or your lawyer, ask the rideshare company in writing for the driver’s app status and insurer at the time of the crash. We make that request early, along with trip logs and GPS records.
- Proof of fault. We gather police reports, camera footage, and witness statements to answer contributory negligence defenses.
- Your losses. Medical bills, lost wages, future care, vehicle damage, and pain and suffering.
- Negotiation or trial. If insurers will not pay fair value, we are prepared to go to court.
Punitive damages are the exception. They are awarded only where a statute expressly authorizes them, such as Code of Virginia provisions on intoxicated drivers.
Why Do Norfolk Riders Choose Us?
We Know Norfolk’s Roads and Courts
I-564 is the main route into Naval Station Norfolk, Hampton Boulevard links Downtown to the base gates, and the Downtown Tunnel carries I-264 between Norfolk and Portsmouth. Norfolk courts hear lawsuits filed in the city, including the Norfolk Circuit Court on St. Paul’s Boulevard.
You’ll Always Know Where Your Case Stands
When you call, we respond, and we keep you updated. Our team also speaks Spanish. You can learn more about us and our attorneys.
What Will It Cost You?
Nothing upfront. We work on contingency and collect attorney fees only if we recover compensation for you.
How Do You Get Started?
- Call us. Contact us at (888) 302-3669 and briefly describe the crash.
- Get a free case review. We ask about the ride, your injuries, and any insurer contacts, then tell you if we can help.
- Let us take over. We notify insurers, request records, and handle communication while you focus on treatment.
When Can We Talk?
Consultations are free, obligation-free, and available 24/7.
Quick Answers for Norfolk Riders
Who pays if my Uber driver caused the crash? Once the driver accepts a ride, the trip’s commercial policy is primary; before that, lower rideshare limits or the driver’s own policy may apply.
Can I recover if I was partly at fault? Possibly not. Virginia’s fault rule is strict, so speak with a lawyer before giving any statement.
Is there a deadline? Yes. Virginia sets a firm filing deadline for injury claims, and missing it can end your right to recover.
What Other Injury Cases Do We Handle?
We also handle car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, wrongful death, dog bites, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, and paraquat exposure claims. See our services for details.
