Involved in an Accident with Uber/Lyft? Know your rights!

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Have you been involved in an Uber Lyft Accident? You may have so many questions regarding this accident. We are here to answer all the questions you may have and get you the help you need when there is no one there to help. Unlike any other accident, there is a step you or other parties involved should take.

First off you and the party involved should get a police report. Having the correct information for a lawsuit is very import if you have a claim. We often come across with the same questions regarding Uber accidents. Have you or a family member wondered how to go about filing a claim against an Uber?

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Many are unaware of their rights when involved in an Uber accident. It could have been the Uber drivers fault. Therefore if they are at fault you immediately access the rideshare companies insurance policies. The Ubers share app must be on at the time of the accident in order to apply the insurance policy of the driver. Let’s say the app is off at the time of the accident, then the victim would need to access the driver’s primary insurance.

These drivers are like any other drivers. In this case, this will fall under Uninsured Motorist or Underinsured Motorist claim towards the rideshare companies insurance. The thing is with this compensation available to the injured passengers the victims of the personal injury have the right to seek financial coverage for the damages suffered.

Therefore it will be calculated to see how the recovery for the damage will be predicated. We will fight for your medical expenses and future medical costs. Even the loss of income you may have lost due to long term and permanent disability.

Courts will apply claims where the victims suffered harm due to reckless conduct. Do remember that if you have been injured in a rideshare ride accident you should take pictures of the accident, location and other vehicles involved.

Seek medical attention immediately if you’re injured in any way. Keep all of the records to your medical. You must take down all the information that is important. For example take down all the information possible of others involved in the accident, including drivers license number of those involved and insurance as well.

Take down witnesses take their information to include personal information like their name and phone number. Please don’t speak to any insurance company regarding your injuries. This can be used against you to reduce or eliminate recovery. Instead, contact our experienced lawyers for a consultation.

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