Personal Injury Claims Involving Uber Accidents

If you are in an accident while in an Uber, the aftermath can be confusing. You may face injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and emotional distress, perhaps similar to a typical auto accident case. Understanding how to handle a personal injury claim when you are in an Uber is crucial to protecting your rights.

This guide breaks down the key steps and important details to help you navigate personal injury claims involving Uber accidents. Whether you are a passenger, driver, or a third party, knowing what to expect can make a big difference in your recovery process.

Determining who is responsible after an Uber accident can be complicated. Unlike traditional car accidents, Uber involves multiple parties: the Uber driver, Uber as a company, or the other vehicle involved in the accident (if there is one).

Uber classifies its drivers as independent contractors, which affects liability and insurance coverage. Generally, Uber’s insurance policies provide coverage depending on the driver’s status at the time of the accident:

Knowing these distinctions in the Uber coverage helps you identify which insurance policy to pursue for compensation. This issue is complicated so please contact me for more details about the different policy limits depending on what the Uber driver was doing at the time of the crash.

As with other injury cases, you should take the same steps you would in the normal course:

Get checked by doctor. Some injuries show symptoms later. Medical records are critical evidence as proof of injuries at the time of the accident.

A police report documents the accident officially. It includes details like location, involved parties, and witness statements. See if you can get a copy of it as a party to the accident.

Collect photos of the scene, vehicle damage, and injuries, if possible. I know that the last thing on most people's minds is to take photos of the accident scene, or your injuries right after a crash. But try to get contact information from the Uber driver, passengers, and witnesses.

Use the Uber app or website to notify the company. This starts their internal process and gives them notice of the accident in case their driver does not notify them.

Give me a call to inquire about questions after an accident involving an Uber!

Damaged Uber vehicle on city street after accident

Damaged Uber vehicle on city street after accident