06/04/2026
🚘It is important to know your rights as a passenger in a ridershare accident like Uber or Lyft. Establishing liability to determine who is responsible for covering your injuries and damages can be difficult. It is important to know what you need to do if you’ve suffered an accident when in a rideshare.
1. Seek Medical Attention:
Your health should come first when it comes to auto accidents. Even if you don’t immediately feel pain, it is best to have a medical professional complete a thorough exam. The medical records from your treatment will also help strengthen any claims you make later.
2. Report Your Accident Immediately
It is important to report your accident as soon as possible to both the police and the rideshare company. If you are able to stay on the scene, file an official police report.
3. Document the Accident
Take photos of the accident, write down your own story for your records, and take photos of the police report. Write down the names of other people involved in the accident: drivers, injured parties, and witnesses. Gather their contact details. Get the insurance details from the driver’s of all the vehicles involved.
4. Numerous Parties May Be Liable
If you are injured, there are several parties that may be responsible for your medical expenses, lost wages, and damages.
• A third-party motorist’s insurance company
• The Uber driver’s liability policy
• Uber’s liability policy
• Uber’s uninsured/underinsured motorist policy
If you were injured in a rideshare accident like Uber or Lyft that was someone else’s fault, contact the Martin Law Firm the secure the compensation you deserve.
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