Dealing with one individual in the typical car accident scenario is straightforward, but that’s not the case with Uber. You are dealing with a big company that is hard to contact. The process is entirely different and raises many questions.
Unlike regular accidents, the Uber driver’s personal car insurance is not liable since commercial activities are not covered. Instead, you would be working with the liability insurance Uber provides to each driver.
After the accident, make sure to follow these steps:
- Call the paramedics and seek medical help even if the injuries are not severe.
- Call the police to create a report of the accident. Remember not to play the blame game and recount events as they happened.
- Document everything using photos and videos to use as evidence. Most personal injury victims fail at achieving the best outcome possible because they don’t have anything to show that supports their claim.
- Request a copy of your health record after receiving treatment for your injuries. This is crucial when it comes to calculating the damages.
- Report the accident to your insurance company.
- Get assistance from a personal injury lawyer.
Ridesharing app insurance adjusters often take the driver’s side and will contact you just to get a statement. You have a right to refrain from saying anything until you speak to an attorney.
Remember: adjusters are there to save the insurance company’s money, not to help you. Having a skilled personal injury lawyer is the right way to avoid receiving $1,000 when you are entitled to a $10,000 compensation. They will consider medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages, including emotional pain and suffering.
Contact the Guerra & Casillas law office if you’ve been involved in an Uber accident in California and need a layer of protection from zealous adjusters. We offer free consultations to answer all of your questions and provide solutions for complex personal injury cases.
