Uber and Lyft have made it easier than ever before for New Yorkers to get around. However, drivers for these apps can still get into accidents like anyone else. If you are a passenger involved in an Uber accident, then you may wonder what your options are. You can sustain serious injuries as part of an auto accident, and you deserve to seek compensation from the proper channels. It is natural for people injured in an Uber to wonder if they can sue Uber for compensation, but the answer is not as simple as that.
What to do right after an Uber accident
After a collision inside an Uber or Lyft, you need to follow the same steps as any other car accident. You should call 911 immediately and start taking pictures of the wreck. Although you are only a passenger, you still need to get the insurance information and contact information from both drivers. You should take screenshots related to your Uber ride. After you complete all of this, you need to see a doctor. This is important even if you feel fine. You could have sustained injuries that have not manifested any symptoms yet.
What to do in relation to the app
Both Uber and Lyft have $1 million liability policies with all of their drivers. To qualify for this policy, the accident needs to have occurred over the course of your trip. Additionally, your ridesharing driver needs to be at fault for the crash. If you meet the requirements, you can file a lawsuit against Uber or Lyft. If you think a lawsuit is the best course of action, then you need your lawyer to send a preservation of evidence letter to the company and the driver. This ensures both entities preserve all data related to the ride and the crash. If the company fails to retain this data, then you can also sue on those grounds.