Using a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft should make travel safer and easier. Unfortunately, distracted and overworked rideshare drivers are contributing to an increase in accidents across Sioux Falls and throughout South Dakota. If you’ve been injured in a rideshare crash, an experienced Sioux Falls rideshare accident lawyer can help you recover the compensation you deserve.
Distracted Driving and Rideshare Collisions in South Dakota
In 2024, distracted driving played a role in hundreds of crashes across South Dakota. Urban areas like downtown Sioux Falls have seen a sharp rise in collisions involving Uber, Lyft, and delivery drivers. Smartphones, GPS apps, and constant passenger notifications often pull a driver’s attention away from the road — with devastating results.
Common distractions and risks among rideshare drivers include:
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Texting or using navigation apps while driving
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Rushing between rides to increase earnings
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Unsafe stopping or parking when picking up passengers
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Fatigue from driving multiple jobs or long shifts
Who Is Liable in a Sioux Falls Uber or Lyft Accident?
Determining fault in a rideshare accident is more complicated than in a standard car crash. Liability may depend on whether the driver was logged into the app or actively transporting a passenger.
Potentially responsible parties include:
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The rideshare driver, if they acted negligently (texting, speeding, etc.)
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Uber or Lyft, if the driver was on duty when the crash occurred
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Another motorist or third party, such as a company responsible for vehicle maintenance or road design
Each case requires careful investigation to determine which insurance policies apply and how to maximize your recovery.
Learn more: Visit our Sioux Falls Car Accident Lawyer page for related information about liability and compensation after serious crashes.
What to Do After a Rideshare or Delivery Vehicle Accident
If you’re injured in an Uber, Lyft, or delivery driver accident, take the following steps to protect your health and your legal rights:
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Call 911 and seek medical attention immediately.
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Document the scene — take photos, get witness information, and note the rideshare driver’s name and vehicle details.
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Do not accept a quick settlement from the insurance company before consulting a lawyer.
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Contact a Sioux Falls rideshare accident lawyer at Northern Plains Justice for help navigating your claim.
How a Sioux Falls Rideshare Accident Lawyer Can Help
Rideshare companies and their insurers have teams of adjusters and lawyers ready to limit payouts. Our attorneys at Northern Plains Justice understand how to handle these complex cases. We work to:
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Investigate app data, GPS logs, and rideshare records
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Identify all potential insurance coverage (driver’s and company policies)
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Calculate your full damages for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering
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Negotiate aggressively for a fair settlement — or take your case to trial if necessary
Call Northern Plains Justice
If you’ve been hurt in an Uber, Lyft, or delivery driver accident in Sioux Falls, don’t face the insurance companies alone. We’ll fight to secure the justice and compensation you deserve.
Call 605-306-4100 or contact us online today for a free consultation with an experienced Sioux Falls rideshare accident lawyer.
