An Uber accident may occur when people are injured as rideshare passengers in the vehicle, or as a person in another vehicle that is hit by the Uber driver. Accidents also may occur when a pedestrian, motorcyclist or bicyclist is hit by an Uber driver. These types of accidents can be caused by the negligence of the driver, due to driver distraction or other reasons. This negligence can have serious consequences, including personal injury and death.
Common types of car accident injuries include:
Broken bones
Brain injuries
Spine injuries
Head and neck injuries
Internal injuries
Death
If you were an Uber passenger and were involved in an accident, it is important to know your rights and what information you need to gather to ensure you protect yourself if injured.