What should you do after an uber rideshare accident?
Three tips if you're injured in an Uber or other rideshare:
Get medical care immediately. Even if you feel okay, some injuries (such as concussions or soft-tissue injuries) may not be obvious right away. Often it takes weeks to get proper treatment and diagnosis of injuries. Prompt treatment also creates important documentation that you can use in the future to help pay for medical care.
Preserve evidence. Save screenshots of your Uber trip, take photos of injuries and vehicle damage, obtain witness information, and request a copy of the police report.
Report the crash and understand insurance coverage. Notify Uber through the app and be aware that multiple insurance policies may apply, including Michigan No-Fault benefits and Uber's commercial liability coverage, depending on the circumstances of the crash.
Michigan's No-Fault system can provide medical and wage-loss benefits, while more serious injuries may support an additional claim for pain and suffering against the at-fault party.
