In this article, you can discover…
- What to do immediately after a rideshare accident.
- How the stage of your travel impacts your injury case.
- How an attorney can help you with the claims process following an accident.
I Was Just In A Rideshare Accident, What Is The Very First Thing I Should Do?
Take a deep breath and assess how you’re feeling. What hurts? What doesn’t hurt? Get the other driver’s name, contact, and insurance carrier information. Next, call 911, even if the accident seems minor or you initially feel alright.
If a vehicle made of metal was damaged, there’s no way your body wasn’t damaged, too. Call the police and be sure that they take a police report of the incident and the scene.
What Are My Rights As A Passenger In An Uber Or Lyft Accident?
Rideshare services are a commercial enterprise operating as independent contractors. This means platforms like Uber and Lyft are large companies using ordinary people as front-line drivers. As a passenger, you are protected by these companies’ insurance policies and typically have excellent protection and many rights.
For one, you have the right to get where you’re going in a safe and secure manner without having an accident on the way there. If an accident does occur, you have the right to high-quality medical care at the expense of the company’s insurance policy.
Attorney Gregory Chancy is a hard-working personal injury lawyer serving Georgia. Since 2017, he’s helped clients just like you get the damages, answers, and legal guidance they deserve as a passenger in a ridesharing accident.
Have you been injured as a passenger in a Lyft or Uber accident? Unsure of your rights or options? Reach out to Cobb Personal Injury at (770) 627-3221 for an initial consultation today.
How Do I File An Insurance Claim After A Rideshare Accident?
Call the police, obtain the police report for your accident, and make an appointment with a personal injury attorney. Your attorney will contact your insurance company on your behalf and explain to them what has happened. An attorney will handle communications, answer all questions, and walk you through the entire process securely and seamlessly.
Am I Liable For The Accident As A Passenger?
Absolutely not. You are a passenger, and any liability for the accident will be on the shoulders of either your rideshare driver, the driver of the other vehicle, or both drivers. The responsibility to drive safely and adhere to traffic laws rests with those operating the vehicles, not the person obtaining a ride.
How Does The Stage Of My Travel (Pickup, Drop Off, En Route, Etc.) Factor Into The Claim?
Ideally, you should be in the car or “en route”. If you are not in the vehicle and traveling, you have far more control over what happens in your environment and can still refuse the ride, leave the scene, or move out of the way on foot to avoid an erratic vehicle.
Once you are inside the vehicle and en route, it is the responsibility of the rideshare company to take care of you and ensure you get to your destination safely.
Why Is It Important To Consult With A Personal Injury Attorney After A Rideshare Accident?
There’s an old saying that goes “The insurance companies have lawyers working on their side, and so should you.” The best way to protect yourself legally and ensure your rights are safeguarded is with an attorney. And whenever there’s been an accident or any risk of physical injury to yourself, you should let a legal professional be of help.
A personal injury lawyer can ensure your rights are respected and that you can claim the damages you need and your case merits.
For more information on Georgia Rideshare Accidents, a free initial consultation is your next best step. Get the information and legal answers you are seeking by calling (770) 627-3221 today.
