UBER ACCIDENT I CAR ACCIDENT I PERSONAL INJURY -What to do if you were in an Uber Accident

UBER ACCIDENT I CAR ACCIDENT I PERSONAL INJURY -What to do if you were in an Uber Accident

December 05, 2019  

The Rise of UBER Accidents:

Rideshare apps, such as UBER and LYFT are increasing in popularity. As of mid-2018 Uber had over 75 Million riders, and Uber reported that a total of 4 billion rides were completed worldwide.  With this growing popularity and volume, Uber accidents are on the rise.

There are 3 million Uber drivers worldwide. Of these drivers, 750,000 are based in the US, with the remaining 2.25 million spread over the rest of the world.  (Uber, 2018) (Source: https://driving-tests.org/driving-statistics/)

Checklist following an UBER Accident:

If you find yourself in an Uber Accident, this is a checklist of what you should do:

1. Make sure you and everyone else is ok
2. If there are visible injuries do not delay and call 911 so emergency personal can report to the scene
3. Take photos of the accident, all vehicle damage and any visible bodily injuries either to you or other parties involved
4. Ask the Uber driver for his/her phone number, valid identification, license plate number and insurance information
5. Exchange information with other parties involved, specifically ask for phone numbers, valid identification, license plate number and insurance information
6. Look to see if there are any witnesses, if so, request their information as well
7. Seek out medical care if necessary
8. Contact an Uber Accident Attorney immediately and stay calm

If you were involved in an Uber Accident or a Rideshare accident we invite you to call us today at 619-432-5145 for a free consultation with one of our experienced Uber accident Attorneys.