Personal Injury
Rideshare Uber, & Lyft Accidents
*Estimates in Illinois from 2019
Rideshare services have become commonplace in our daily lives. Uber & Lyft are meant to make getting where you need to go more convenient.
Nobody expects to be involved in a motor vehicle accident when they call for a ride, but once you are picked up you are at the mercy of the Uber or Lyft driver behind the wheel.
When one of these drivers causes an accident where you suffer an injury, both the driver and the rideshare service must be held responsible. Its important to take some of the following precautions after an accident occurs in order to be sure you protect yourself.
Seek Immediate Medical Attention
It is important that you seek medical attention when you are injured. Don’t assume that the pain is going to go away by itself. Seeking immediate medical attention when needed can make a difference in your physical recovery and your case. Uber or Lyft’s insurance company may point to the lack of medical treatment as evidence that you weren’t hurt. Cutting this accusation off by going to the doctor can make a big difference.
Don’t Leave the Scene of the Accident
Dial 911 yourself, don’t wait for the Uber or Lyft driver to make the call. Do not allow your driver to leave the scene of the accident. Answer any questions the responding emergency personnel may have for you honestly and to the best of your ability.
Notify the Rideshare Service About the Accident, But Don’t Give a Statement or Sign Anything
You should notify the rideshare service about the accident as soon as possible. This can be done through the app you used to call for the ride. A representative may then try and contact you to get more details either through the app or over the phone, but consult with an attorney before providing details beyond the date, time and location of the accident. Remember, Uber and Lyft’s first priority is protecting themselves and their driver, they are not necessarily looking out for your best interest.
Waiting to consult with an attorney ensures that the right decisions can be made as to how you should proceed.
Seek Immediate Medical Attention
It is important that you seek medical attention when you are injured. Don’t assume that the pain is going to go away by itself. Seeking immediate medical attention when needed can make a difference in your physical recovery and your case. Uber or Lyft’s insurance company may point to the lack of medical treatment as evidence that you weren’t hurt. Cutting this accusation off by going to the doctor can make a big difference.
Don’t Leave the Scene of the Accident
Dial 911 yourself, don’t wait for the Uber or Lyft driver to make the call. Do not allow your driver to leave the scene of the accident. Answer any questions the responding emergency personnel may have for you honestly and to the best of your ability.
Notify the Rideshare Service About the Accident, But Don’t Give a Statement or Sign Anything
You should notify the rideshare service about the accident as soon as possible. This can be done through the app you used to call for the ride. A representative may then try and contact you to get more details either through the app or over the phone, but consult with an attorney before providing details beyond the date, time and location of the accident. Remember, Uber and Lyft’s first priority is protecting themselves and their driver, they are not necessarily looking out for your best interest.
Waiting to consult with an attorney ensures that the right decisions can be made as to how you should proceed.
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