Uber has revolutionized the way people travel around the world. While the ridesharing service offers many benefits to drivers, passengers, and society overall, there are a few drawbacks. One of the most significant issues is safety.
When you get into an Uber, you put yourself at the mercy of the driver and Uber’s screening process. If you’re in an Uber accident, here’s what you need to do:
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Report the accident to the police
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Notify Uber
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Document the accident and collect evidence
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Seek medical attention
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Contact a car accident injury lawyer.
Learn more about each step below.
Report the Accident to the Police
If you are in an Uber accident, one of the most important initial steps is to contact the police to record the accident. Don’t rely on your Uber driver to make the call or report the accident through the right channels. By calling the police yourself, you ensure an official and indisputable record of the accident occurs.
Notify Uber
In addition to contacting the police, don’t forget to notify Uber. They have a $1 million accident insurance policy for accidents involving passengers. However, if there is no record of the accident and you don’t notify them in a timely manner, they may push back against a fair settlement.
Document the Accident and Collect Evidence
The police report will collect a lot of evidence and information, but that’s not always enough to form an ironclad personal injury case if you are injured. Immediately after an Uber accident occurs, check yourself and others for injury, and then begin collecting evidence such as:
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Road and weather conditions
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Hazards that may have contributed to the accident
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Pictures and video evidence of the scene
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Eyewitness names and contact information
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Pictures of injuries sustained
Get a Medical Checkup
Regardless of if you feel injured or not, you should seek immediate medical attention. Accident victims are often unaware of injuries when the accident happens because of the adrenaline in their system. Once the adrenaline subsides, injuries that you weren’t aware of immediately after the accident might become apparent hours, days, or weeks afterward.
Also, it’s important to establish a link between your injury and the accident. If you wait too long to get medical help, you could face an uphill battle when seeking compensation for your injuries.
Speak With a Lawyer
Uber accidents can be the most complicated type of personal injury case due to the number of parties involved. With this in mind, it’s important to consult with a car accident lawyer in your area before negotiating or accepting offers with the insurance company.
At Steinberg Injury Lawyers, we are prepared to handle your Uber accident injury case from start to finish. Our Uber car accident lawyers are experienced, knowledgeable, aggressive, and proven.
If you’ve recently been involved in an Uber accident, you don’t have to fight alone. Give us a call today at 1-800-350-8888 to schedule your free, no-obligation initial consultation.
