Being involved in a car accident that’s completely out of your control, such as being a passenger in a rideshare vehicle, is a frightening and frustrating experience to endure. It’s important to know how to handle such a situation before the unthinkable happens.
Keep reading to learn what to do as a passenger injured in a rideshare accident.
Steps to Take
If you’re a passenger injured in a rideshare accident, such as Uber or Lyft, you’ll want to take the following steps after the crash:
#1 - Evaluate the situation
Check for any injuries. Do your best to remain calm. Stay on the scene until all details regarding the accident have been worked out.
#2 - Call the police
Even if no one appeared to sustain any injuries, it’s a good idea to call the police and have them make an accident report.
#3 - Seek medical care
Even if you don’t feel like you’re injured, it’s wise to see a doctor following the accident. Many injured accident victims don’t feel the pain of injuries sustained for hours, days, or even weeks following a car crash. Don’t risk it—be sure that you’re completely unharmed.
#4 - Keep an accurate record
Use your smartphone to take photos of the crash. Be sure to photograph all angles of all vehicles involved. Take photos of any visible injuries. Document the weather and road conditions at the time of the wreck. Additionally, collect the following information from all drivers involved in the accident and take images of the following documents:
- Driver’s license (front and back)
- Auto insurance card (front and back)
- Vehicle registration
We’re Here to Support You
If you’ve been injured in a rideshare accident, such as in an Uber or Lyft, you may be owed compensation. Our attorneys here at The Ahearne Law Firm, PLLC are highly skilled in the area of car accident personal injury law and have helped many other people in similar situations obtain justice. Let us see if we can help you, too. Don’t hesitate to contact our office with your case right away.
Call the New York lawyers at The Ahearne Law Firm, PLLC today at (845) 763-4100 to speak with an accomplished attorney about your case.
