You’re riding in an Uber, minding your own business, when suddenly your driver loses control and hits a mailbox. It might not seem as serious as a crash involving another vehicle, but if you’re injured, you may still have a personal injury claim.
Can You Have a Claim If No Other Car Was Involved?
Potentially, yes. A personal injury claim doesn’t necessarily require two vehicles.
If your Uber driver caused a single-vehicle accident and you were injured as a passenger, the circumstances of the crash and the available insurance coverage can determine your options for seeking compensation.
As a passenger, you generally aren’t the person responsible for how the Uber was being driven. However, having a potential claim and having a strong, well-documented claim aren’t always the same thing.
What Can Make Your Case Stronger?
After an Uber accident, documentation can be important. If possible, save your Uber trip information, take photos of the scene and vehicle, and report the accident through the appropriate channels.
If you’re experiencing pain or other symptoms, getting appropriate medical attention can also help document your injuries and connect them to the accident.
Try to keep copies of anything related to the crash, including:
- Uber trip details
- Photos or videos
- Medical records and bills
- Information about the driver and vehicle
- Any accident or incident reports
- Communications related to the crash
What Could Make the Case More Difficult?
Waiting a long time to report the accident or seek medical attention can make it more difficult to show what happened and establish that your injuries were related to the crash.
Other factors can also affect a claim, including the severity of your injuries, available insurance coverage, and the specific facts surrounding the accident.
Hurt While Riding in an Uber?
Whether your Uber was involved in a major collision or simply ran off the road and hit a mailbox, don’t assume you have no options just because another vehicle wasn’t involved.
If you were injured as an Uber passenger in New Orleans or elsewhere in Louisiana, Cueria Law Injury Lawyers can review what happened and help you understand your options.
Call Cueria Law at (504) 525-5211 for a free consultation. We’re available 24/7, and there’s no fee unless we win.
