What can you do in case of an accident in an Uber or Lyft?

In the last decade, Uber and Lift They have revolutionized the way people move from one place to another. With an app in a Smart phone and three steps to follow, an Uber or Lift driver appears in front of you in a matter of minutes.

By Miami Diario Newsroom

This service is very comfortable and convenient when your car is in the mechanic shop, or you went out to party and you don't want to drive after having a few drinks, or you are visiting a city and it is easier to use Uber than to rent a car.

However, there is always the risk of your Uber or Lift driver being involved in a car accident. Due to the rise in popularity of this form of transportation, Uber and Lift accidents are on the rise.

The arrival of Uber and Lift nearly 10 years ago is associated with an increase of about 3 percent in the number of fatal motor vehicle accidents, according to research by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Many of these accidents occur in large cities, where Uber and Lift are more widely used.

So the question is: What rights does a passenger who has been injured in an Uber or Lift accident have?

Attorney Jany Martinez-Ward, who represents car accident victims, says the passenger who was injured has the right to claim against Uber or Lift insurance. Most people don't know that the coverage from those companies is superior. to the coverage offered by a private vehicle.

According to the lawyer, a partner at The Ward Law Group law firm, these victims have to follow the following steps so that their medical expenses are covered by Uber or Lift insurance.

1 – If the impact was not very strong and even if you are in a hurry, you should not disconnect from the application to cancel that trip and be able to call another Uber. One must remain connected to the application and must remain at the scene of the accident. You must quickly call the police. Call 911.

2 – One must wait to receive the police report showing that you were the passenger, that you are innocent and that you may be injured. This report is important to be able to claim the insurance and that you do not have to put anything out of your pocket if you have to go to an Urgent Care, a doctor, a hospital, or a chiropractor, etc.

3 – One should take photos and videos of the Uber driver, the car, the accident, and the damage to the car. This evidence is important for making a claim to Uber or Lift if you are injured in that accident.

Many times, after an accident, Uber/Lift passengers think that nothing happened to them despite the impact. But the next day is when back pain, headache and other symptoms begin that reflect a physical condition that will deteriorate as days go by. A person he has 14 days in order to make an Uber or Lift insurance claim under Florida law.

For that reason, it is important that the audience is informed of their rights when one is involved in an accident with Uber or Lift. We see more and more people arriving at our office as victims of these accidents.