Why Pasadena uber & lyft cases are different
Pasadena's mix of Old Town foot traffic, the 210, 134, and 110 corridors, and Rose Bowl event surges drives a steady stream of car, pedestrian, and rideshare claims.
Local context we account for
- Rear-end and lane-change crashes on the 210 and 134
- Pedestrian incidents along Colorado Boulevard and Lake Avenue
- Event-day surges around the Rose Bowl
- Cases filed in Los Angeles Superior Court — Pasadena Courthouse (300 East Walnut)
California law that governs your claim
- Filing deadline. Two years from the date of injury under Code of Civil Procedure §335.1. Claims against a city, county, Caltrans, or other public entity require a six-month government claim under §911.2.
- Fault rule. California is a pure comparative negligence state. Even at significant fault, an injured person can still recover — the award is reduced by their share of responsibility.
- Damages. Recovery includes past and future medical care, lost income and earning capacity, property damage, and pain and suffering.
About uber & lyft claims
Under California Public Utilities Code §5430 et seq. and the TNC framework, Uber and Lyft must carry up to $1 million in liability coverage when a driver is on an active trip. Coverage shifts based on the app's status. We map the timeline against the policy periods so the right insurer pays.