What to Do Right After the Crash (Las Vegas-Specific)
- Call 911 and request LVMPD. Get the event number.
- Document the app status. Ask the driver to show whether they were offline, online and waiting, or on an active delivery.
- Collect evidence: photos/video, witness names, delivery bag/vehicle photos, dash-cam, business CCTV.
- Get medical care immediately and follow your treatment plan.
- Don’t give recorded statements to insurers before legal counsel.
- Call us: 702-514-1414. We’ll preserve app logs and contact the correct insurer(s).
Who Pays in a Postmates/Uber Eats Crash?
- Driver offline (app OFF): the driver’s personal auto policy applies (Nevada minimums 25/50/20).
- App ON, waiting for an order: Uber typically maintains contingent third-party liability (often at least $50,000 per person / $100,000 per accident for injuries and $25,000 property damage) if the personal policy is unavailable or insufficient.
- Active delivery (en route or delivering): Uber typically maintains up to $1,000,000 third-party liability coverage.
We also evaluate your UM/UIM and MedPay, plus any rideshare/delivery endorsements on the driver’s personal policy.
Nevada Fault Rules & Deadlines that Impact Your Payout
Comparative negligence (NRS 41.141): You can recover as long as your fault is not greater than the defendants’ combined fault; your award is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Statute of limitations: Generally two years from the crash to file an injury lawsuit in Nevada (shorter deadlines may apply for certain claims). Digital evidence from apps is time-sensitive—don’t wait.
Nevada minimum insurance: 25/50/20 for personal auto; if the driver was offline and underinsured, we look to your UM/UIM.
What Your Claim May Include
- Medical bills (ER, imaging, surgery, therapy), prescriptions, and future care
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity (including gig-work gaps)
- Pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life
- Vehicle repair or total loss, rental, and diminished value
- Wrongful death damages where applicable
We map all available coverage layers: personal policy, Uber-maintained coverage (by app status), and your UM/UIM/MedPay.
Proving the Delivery Driver Was at Fault
Winning these claims often turns on time-stamped digital proof. Our team pursues:
- App data (status logs, GPS pings, accept/delivery timestamps)
- Vehicle telematics, dash-cam, and nearby business CCTV
- Police reports and witness statements
- Scene forensics: lane position, speed estimates, braking, and phone-use metadata
We also examine whether multiple parties share fault (another driver, a bar in a dram-shop scenario, or a road-hazard contractor) to maximize available insurance.
If You Were the Postmates/Uber Eats Driver
Between orders, many drivers are underinsured. Coverage generally rises during an active delivery but is lower when merely “online.” We’ll review any commercial exclusions on your personal policy, endorsements, and Uber-maintained benefits so you aren’t left with the bill.
FAQs: Postmates Driver Car Accidents in Las Vegas
Is Postmates still separate from Uber?
Uber acquired Postmates and integrated U.S. operations. Practically, Postmates deliveries run on Uber’s platform—and Uber’s maintained insurance framework applies during delivery activity.
Can I sue the company or just the driver?
Most cases resolve against the at-fault driver’s personal policy and the commercial coverage maintained by Uber during the relevant app status. Whether Uber is named directly depends on the facts; we tailor strategy after reviewing the data.
What if the driver was “offline”?
Then only the driver’s personal policy applies. If limits are low, we explore your UM/UIM and other sources.
How long do I have to file?
Generally two years from the crash for injury claims in Nevada. Evidence from apps can be overwritten—act quickly.
Will Uber’s $1,000,000 policy automatically pay?
No. Access depends on driver status (active delivery vs. waiting vs. offline) and fault. We prove status from app data and build liability to reach the correct layer of coverage.
If you were injured in a car accident with a Postmates driver in Las Vegas, call 702-514-1414 or send us a message. We can often confirm the driver’s app status the same day and start protecting your claim immediately.
Related pages: Las Vegas Car Accident Lawyer • Rideshare & Delivery Accidents
Legal disclaimer: This page provides general information, not legal advice. Consult an attorney about your specific facts and deadlines.
