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What to Do If You Are Injured in an Uber Accident
Ridesharing services like Uber have become increasingly popular. Consumers find their services to be both convenient and cost-effective. Late last year, Uber reported that it had officially given its billionth ride. This includes many thousands in North Carolina.
Unfortunately, with that much activity, there has also been a rise in Uber accidents. If you have been seriously injured in an Uber accident, it is imperative that you contact an experienced Raleigh car accident lawyer for immediate legal assistance.
3 Things You Should Do After an Uber Accident
There are important steps to take if you have been injured in an accident as a passenger in an Uber, Lyft or other ridesharing vehicle. Specifically, if you find yourself in this situation, make sure to take the following actions.
- Seek medical assistance. After any car accident, all involved parties should first check to see if anyone needs emergency medical aid. However, even non-emergency car accident injuries still require professional medical attention. This is critical for two reasons. First, car accidents often cause delayed-onset injuries like soft-tissue damage and back injuries. Further, if you will be seeking legal compensation for your injuries, you will be best served by establishing valid medical documentation of your injuries immediately after your accident.
- Contact police. The appropriate law-enforcement authorities should be contacted after any significant North Carolina automobile accident. Even if you were simply a commercial passenger in an Uber, you will still have an interest in ensuring that the police report is accurate. Your witness statement should be included. Police reports can provide key evidence in Uber accident injury cases.
- Take photographs. Finally, photos are an extremely compelling form of accident evidence. It is best to take as many pictures as you can of the damage, the accident scene and your injuries. Your lawyer will be able to review this evidence in order to help build your case in the future, should an injury claim become necessary.
Make Sure to Report the Uber Accident
Beyond this, it is imperative that you report your Uber accident to the company. Failure to report your Uber accident in a timely manner could seriously harm your ability to recover full compensation.
Accidents can be reported by contacting Uber’s support team through the smartphone application and through the company’s website. If you have any trouble reporting your accident to Uber, or any trouble getting adequate communication from the company, call an experienced car accident lawyer immediately.
Understanding Uber’s Insurance Policy
An Uber passenger injury is covered by the company’s commercial insurance policy. This policy provides up to $1 million of liability coverage per traffic incident. Other Uber services such as Uber Black and Uber Taxi are required to carry their own commercial insurance policies that comply with North Carolina state law.
It is critical that injured Uber passengers are able to recover compensation for the full extent of their damages. Unfortunately, insurers are often extremely reluctant to offer victims the compensation they deserve. It may be necessary to bring an Uber accident lawsuit after your accident.
If you have been injured in a North Carolina Uber accident, the car accident lawyers at Younce & Vtipil, P.A. can help. Based in Raleigh, our lawyers have extensive experience providing compassionate legal representation aimed at getting results for injured people. To learn more about what the firm can do for you, please contact us today to set up your free personal injury consultation.
Younce & Vtipil is dedicated to representing individuals and families of all walks of life in North Carolina. Their attorneys handle a variety of claims, including automobile, truck and motorcycle accidents, workers’ compensation injuries, Social Security disability claims, wrongful death cases, harmful drug injuries, slip and fall injuries, and product liability claims, such as asbestos. For more information, visit www.attorneync.com.
