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Hit by an Uber or Lyft Leaving Angel Stadium? Rideshare Crash Lawyer Anaheim Short answer: If your Uber or Lyft driver crashed on the way to or from Angel Stadium in Anaheim, you have access to $1,000,000 in commercial liability coverage under California Public Utilities Code §5440.5 — and that applies whether you were a passenger, a pedestrian struck by the rideshare driver, or in another vehicle they hit. Settlements for rideshare crashes in Orange County commonly run $100,000 to $1,000,000+ because of that policy limit. You have two years to file (CCP §335.1). Call Sky Law Group at (844) 475-9529 — Hablamos Español. Angel Stadium is one of the heaviest rideshare pickup/drop-off zones in Orange County. After an Angels game or Rams event, Uber and Lyft handle an estimated 40% of all departures via surge pricing. Drivers coming off 10-12 hour shifts chase the surge bonus — a documented fatigue risk. Combined with surge pricing after games, concerts, and late-night closures, Anaheim ends up with a disproportionate share of alcohol-involved, fatigue-related, and distracted-driving rideshare crashes. The $1 Million Coverage Question — When Does It Apply? California’s Transportation Network Company (TNC) law determines the exact coverage layer based on what the Uber or Lyft driver was doing at the moment of the crash: App off / Driver off-duty: Only the driver’s personal auto insurance applies (CA minimum: $15K/$30K/$5K). Rideshare company coverage does NOT apply. App on / Waiting for ride request (Period 1): Uber/Lyft provides $50K per person / $100K […]