Uber & Lyft Accidents

More and more people are using ridesharing vehicles to get to their destinations. Uber and Lyft vehicles are now involved in more accidents. You can receive compensation for your damaged property, medical bills, out of pocket expenses, loss of income and pain and suffering if  you are involved in an automobile accident as a passenger or driver of an ridesharing vehicle.

You may bring a claim if you are:

• A driver or passenger injured in a crash where the ridesharing driver was at fault
• A ridesharing driver injured in an accident where another driver was at fault
• An injured passenger in a ridesharing vehicle, no matter which driver is at fault

The following are steps to take if you are involved in an Uber or Lyft related car accident:

1. Call the Police to Create a Police Report: Call 911 and report that you have been involved in an automobile accident. Once a police officer arrives, make sure to explain how the accident happened. If you are aware of witnesses who saw the crash ask the police officer to speak with them. Make sure you obtain the Driver’s Exchange of Information or crash report number in order to obtain the police report once its ready. It is also important to obtain the other party’s insurance information at the scene, to ensure a claim can be opened immediately.
   
   
2. Seek Immediate Medical Attention: If you are experiencing any pain or discomfort seek immediate medical attention. If you feel pain at the scene of the accident ask for fire rescue to examine you. In an automobile accident, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) from your auto carrier will pay the majority of your medical bills up to $10,000.00.
   
   
3. Preserve as Much Evidence as Possible: Take pictures of the cars involved, pictures of the scene of the accident, pictures of the intersection and skid marks, write down witness contact information, and any other information that you feel will be important in this matter.
   
   
4. Call The Fraga Law Firm: Call us for a FREE CONSULTATION to protect your rights before speaking to any insurance company. We will handle all aspects of your claim including obtaining compensation for your damaged property, damaged automobile, medical bills, loss of income and pain and suffering.