You cannot control other drivers, and that includes the rideshare driver operating an Uber or Lyft. We help victims cover medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages through rideshare accident claims. Let us get started on your case soon, especially if you suffered bad injuries and are struggling with hospital bills.
Your first step after a rideshare accident is to call 911. We can help you inform Lyft or Uber later, likely through the app. Calling the police yields a crash report that our lawyers can use when preparing your case. Prioritize building medical evidence and get assessed for injuries. We will need medical records detailing emergency room treatment and continuous care. We can also get other evidence to support your case, like photos, eyewitness statements, and videos.
Call The Carrion Law Firm at (718) 841-0083 for a free case assessment from our NYC Uber and Lyft rideshare accident lawyers.
How Can I Report a Rideshare Accident in Inwood?
After a rideshare accident happens, you must report and document it. Start by calling the police to the crash site, and then let our lawyers help you inform the rideshare company.
Call the Police
Call 911 to report the accident. Do this if you are a rideshare passenger and get injured or a rideshare driver hits your car. Do not let the rideshare driver or anyone else stop you from calling 911, which V.A.T. Law § 600(2) makes mandatory if someone is injured.
When the police arrive, tell them what happened. If you saw either the rideshare driver or another driver act negligently, tell law enforcement. Tell the police if the driver was speeding, made a reckless lane change, or did anything else to cause the crash.
Officers will obtain the names and insurance information of all involved drivers. When victims are badly hurt, they can also call 911 for paramedics. Paramedics can assess your injuries while police officers write an accident report, which we can help you get in the following days.
Inform the Rideshare Company
You can report accidents to Uber and Lyft through their apps. If a driver hits your car while completing a ride, we can also help you report it to the appropriate rideshare company. You need to explain how the accident happened, state who was involved, and where and when the crash occurred. The rideshare company’s insurance may want a copy of the police report and photos of the wreckage, which we can help provide.
Dealing with rideshare insurance is complicated, and knowing which coverage limits or policies apply is hard, especially since New York is a “no-fault” state and restricts recoveries for victims without “serious” injuries. Involving our lawyers makes reporting the accident to the rideshare company easier, but it also helps ensure you get the compensation you deserve from the right source.
What Medical Records Do I Need for an Uber or Lyft Accident Case?
Your medical records can prove how and when you sustained injuries, the treatment you received for those injuries, and your ultimate diagnosis. Make your physical recovery a priority, and focus on medical care.
Emergency Treatment
If you suffer contusions, lacerations, fractures, head trauma, or other bad injuries, get emergency treatment. Let paramedics assess your injuries and take you to the hospital.
When you arrive at the emergency room, doctors may perform physical evaluations and run diagnostic tests. Some victims are rushed into surgery to set broken bones, stop brain bleeds, or treat severe burns. Going to the emergency room is typically very expensive, even if victims only need minimal treatment.
Our Uber and Lyft rideshare accident lawyers will obtain records of all procedures, tests, and treatments performed in the emergency room. We can also track the total cost of that visit, which may comprise much of your medical damages.
Continuous Treatment
Car accident injuries take months and sometimes years to recover from. If you broke your leg, you may need physical therapy and surgery. If you have chronic pain, you may need years of prescription medications. As you continue your treatment plan with doctors, you generate more medical records and bills. We will keep these organized as well.
Though so many hospital visits can get overwhelming, do not skip appointments. If your medical records are not up to date and accurate, it can be harder to cover all medical damages in a rideshare accident claim.
What is Good Evidence for an Uber or Lyft Accident Case in Inwood?
When we handle your case, we can gather strong evidence of the at-fault driver’s negligence so you can receive the most compensation.
Photos
Use your phone to take pictures after a Lyft or Uber accident. Whether the rideshare driver or someone else is at fault, photograph all involved vehicles. Take pictures of noticeable debris left on the road, like broken glass or car parts.
Pictures of property damage and impact points can tell jurors which driver initiated the crash. They can also place the at-fault driver at the scene and prove you suffered injuries during the collision. While it can be uncomfortable, having pictures of your injuries helps, so ask witnesses or first responders if you need assistance photographing lacerations or other injuries.
Witness Statements
Witness statements are also good evidence. Before you leave, you can ask witnesses for their contact details, or we can learn their information from the police report later.
Eyewitnesses can confirm who did what. If your case goes to trial, they can testify about seeing the at-fault driver speeding and tailgating another car, causing the crash. If you were driving when a rideshare driver hit you, eyewitnesses can confirm you did not contribute to the accident in any way.
The sooner we interview witnesses, the better, so reach out about your case immediately.
Videos
We may also get videos depicting the accident. Some Uber and Lyft drivers have cameras in their vehicles for safety purposes. That footage might be relevant to your case, as might dashboard, doorbell, and security camera footage. We can use your case to preserve useful footage, sending preservation letters to owners.
Call Us to Discuss Your Inwood Rideshare Accident Claim Today
Call (718) 841-0083 for a free case review from the Uber and Lyft rideshare accident lawyers of The Carrion Law Firm.