With the ridesharing revolution, a new complicated layer has been added to the personal injury claim process: what do you do when you’re involved in an Uber accident? If you have found yourself in this very situation, the following information may be helpful.
Call Emergency Services
One thing that doesn’t change between a personal vehicle accident and an Uber accident is calling emergency services. They can arrive at the scene, create a report, and make sure anyone with injuries is tended to and sent to the nearest emergency department.
Police will also often form their own opinions about what happened and talk to witnesses. No matter the seriousness of the accident, calling emergency services can be paramount.
Gather Contact Information
Unlike a private accident that happens between you and another driver, an Uber accident can be a little more complicated and stressful. You not only have to get the contact information of the other driver and witnesses, but also the person driving you and working for Uber.
Take down names, phone numbers, and vehicle registration numbers so that you can use this information for insurance purposes and possibly even personal injury claims if you were injured in the accident.
Report the Accident
In a standard car accident, you would report your accident to your insurance company while getting the other driver’s insurance company involved, as well. However, one more party can be involved in a car collision involving an Uber driver: Uber itself.
They must be made aware of the incident so that they can report it to their own insurance company and maybe start their own investigation into the driver’s level of safety and performance. Even before hiring a personal injury attorney, there are already multiple parties involved.
Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer
Due to the complexities of a personal injury claim involving a rideshare company like Uber or Lyft and its driver, hiring a personal injury lawyer is often in your best interest. Not only can they negotiate with Uber’s insurance company on your behalf, but they can also communicate with yours while handling all the paperwork.
Lawyers are also experts in fighting for your right to adequate compensation to cover your injuries, any time off work, pain and suffering, and more. Their goal is to make sure you are compensated for something that wasn’t your fault.
Focus On Recovery
Being involved in a regular car collision can be stressful enough, but sometimes even more so when a corporation like Uber is involved. However, when you hire a lawyer to handle everything for you, you can put all your effort into your recovery.
Focus on rest and sleep, eating a healthy diet, and sticking with health professional recommendations for exercise and rehabilitation. The more committed you are to doing what’s right for your mind and body, the easier you may find it to get your life back on track.
What you do in an Uber accident doesn’t have to differ all too much from what you do in a car accident when you’re behind the wheel. However, with extra parties involved, you may see the value in hiring a personal injury lawyer to take the lead.
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