Hurt in a Rideshare Vehicle? We Want to Protect Your Rights.

In just a few short years, rideshare services and vehicles have become ubiquitous in cities and towns throughout the country. Due to their smartphone apps and GPS tracking, they make getting around town more convenient and seamless. However, riders still face risks when they get in rideshare vehicles, especially when drivers are negligent.

Rideshare drivers are often focused on getting their passengers to their destination as quickly as possible to maximize their earnings. While that may be desirable for many passengers, it can also put them in danger if drivers are distracted or rushed. If you are a passenger in a rideshare vehicle that’s involved in a collision, make sure to follow these steps to protect your health and rights to compensation.

4 Steps to Take After a Accident with an Uber or Lyft

1. Make sure the police are called to the scene.
2. Request contact information for the driver’s personal insurance carrier and the rideshare services’ insurance carrier.
3. Contact your insurance carrier and notify them of the collision.
4. Seek immediate medical care.

We Want to Help

At Ponce Law, our Nashville auto accident lawyers represent people who are hurt in auto accidents that weren’t their fault—including rideshare customers who were hurt in the following types of crashes:

  • Crashes caused by rideshare drivers—In addition to speeding, rideshare drivers may also be distracted by their smartphones, their stereos, conversations with passengers, or scheduling additional pickups. When rideshare drivers’ negligence results in accidents, they should be held accountable.
  • Crashes caused by other drivers—Rideshare passengers face risks even when their drivers are safety-conscious. That’s because other drivers may be careless and cause serious crashes involving rideshare vehicles and other cars, trucks, and SUVs.

At Ponce Law, we believe that all innocent auto accident victims deserve maximum compensation for their crash-related expenses, regardless of who caused the accidents. Call us today for a free consultation.

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