After an accident involving an Uber driver or Lyft driver, there are certain steps one can take in an effort to protect their legal rights. They are the following:
Report the accident to the police and get an accident report.
Exchange insurance and license information with the Uber or Lyft driver and any others involved in the accident. If the driver refuses to cooperate, wait for the police to arrive and gather the information. If anyone starts to leave, take photos of their car and license plate.
Find a safe place to stand and use a phone to take pictures of the accident scene before cars are moved. Take photos of damages to vehicles, personal injuries, and injuries of passengers.
Call for medical assistance or seek immediate medical care. Even if emergency medical care is unnecessary, a medical examination is important. A doctor’s report describing any injuries is valuable documentation in a rideshare accident claim.