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Birmingham, AL · Rideshare accident · 2026

Top-Ranked Rideshare Accident Lawyers in Birmingham

Uber and Lyft crashes raise a hard question: whose insurance pays? The answer depends on whether the driver's app was on, whether a ride was accepted, and whether a passenger was in the car.
Updated September 25, 202622 firms evaluatedHow we rank

The ranking

Top Birmingham rideshare accident lawyers

This is the overall personal injury ranking for Birmingham. Confirm a firm handles rideshare accident cases before you hire.

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    Alabama Personal Injury Lawyers, LLC

    5.0239 Google reviews· Birmingham

    Google Maps position: #1 for "personal injury attorney", #4 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    2.5
    Score
    94.0/100
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    Morris Bart Personal Injury Lawyers

    4.91.2K Google reviews· Birmingham

    Google Maps position: #3 for "personal injury attorney", #1 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    2.0
    Score
    92.3/100
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    Guster Law Firm, LLC

    4.91.9K Google reviews· Birmingham

    Google Maps position: #5 for "personal injury attorney", #3 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    4.0
    Score
    87.4/100
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    Collins Law, LLC

    5.0243 Google reviews· Birmingham

    Google Maps position: #7 for "personal injury attorney", #5 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    6.0
    Score
    85.2/100
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    Belt, Bruner & Barnett Personal Injury Lawyers

    4.9185 Google reviews· Birmingham

    Google Maps position: #4 for "personal injury attorney", #9 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    6.5
    Score
    80.3/100
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    Wettermark Keith Personal Injury Lawyers

    4.82.2K Google reviews· Birmingham

    Google Maps position: #6 for "personal injury attorney", #6 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    6.0
    Score
    77.6/100
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    Norris Injury Lawyers

    4.8926 Google reviews· Birmingham

    Google Maps position: #2 for "personal injury attorney", #11 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    6.5
    Score
    76.5/100
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    Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP

    4.8499 Google reviews· Birmingham

    Google Maps position: #9 for "personal injury attorney", #8 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    8.5
    Score
    71.6/100
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    Hollis, Wright & Clay, P.C.

    4.8286 Google reviews· Birmingham

    Google Maps position: #8 for "personal injury attorney", #10 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    9.0
    Score
    70.6/100
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    Marsh, Rickard & Bryan

    4.988 Google reviews· Birmingham

    Google Maps position: #10 for "personal injury attorney", #12 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    11.0
    Score
    68.5/100

Map positions, ratings and review counts: Google, recorded September 25, 2026. How we rank

Know this

What makes rideshare accident cases different

  • 1

    Rideshare company coverage changes depending on the driver's app status at the time of the crash.

  • 2

    Passengers, other drivers and pedestrians may each have different claims.

  • 3

    Rideshare companies keep trip data you will need, so it has to be requested early.

Checklist

Evidence to save now

  • Screenshots of the trip in your app (receipt, route, driver name)
  • The driver's name, plate and insurance details
  • Police crash report
  • Photos of the vehicles and scene
  • Medical records and bills

Before you sign

Questions to ask a lawyer

  1. 1.How many Uber or Lyft cases have you handled?
  2. 2.How do you get trip data from the rideshare company?
  3. 3.What is your contingency fee and how are costs handled?
All 12 questions →

Alabama

Rules that affect your claim

Filing deadline

2 years

For most injury claims (Ala. Code § 6-2-38).

Fault rule

Contributory negligence

If you are found even 1% at fault, you can be barred from recovering anything. This is one of the strictest rules in the country. (Alabama common law)

Car insurance

At-fault (tort) state

The at-fault driver's liability insurance pays for the injuries they cause. You can file a claim with their insurer or sue the driver directly.

Pending attorney review. General information, not legal advice. Deadlines can be shorter for claims against government agencies and for some case types.

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FAQ

Common questions

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Alabama?

In most cases, 2 years from the date of the injury (Ala. Code § 6-2-38). Claims against a government agency often have much shorter notice deadlines.

What if I was partly at fault for my injury in Alabama?

If you are found even 1% at fault, you can be barred from recovering anything. This is one of the strictest rules in the country. (Alabama common law)

Is Alabama a no-fault car insurance state?

Alabama is an at-fault (tort) state. The at-fault driver's liability insurance pays for the injuries they cause. You can file a claim with their insurer or sue the driver directly.

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