What to Do After a New Jersey Rideshare Accident
The moments after a New Jersey rideshare accident can be a scary occurrence. In these situations, you need to take steps to protect yourself, seek help, and preserve as much evidence as possible.
At Brady Reilly & Cardoso, LLC, our attorneys represent people injured in rideshare accidents across the state of New Jersey. Our lawyers will fight for your right to secure the compensation that you deserve. If you are injured in a rideshare accident, take the following steps and contact our firm right away.
Call 911
The first step you should take after a rideshare accident is to call 911 as soon as possible. This will bring law enforcement and emergency medical services to your location. Speak to the officers if you can and collect their information so that you can find the police report later.
Seek Medical Attention
You should always go to the doctor after being involved in a New Jersey rideshare accident, even if you do not feel injured. You may have injuries that you do not know about yet. Seek medical care and save all records about your injuries and the treatment that you receive.
Get Information from Everyone Involved in the Accident
If you are able, collect license, insurance, and contact details from everyone who was involved in the accident. This may include the rideshare driver, the passengers, and any other motorists, pedestrians, or cyclists.
Keep your interactions short and do not share information about your injuries or how you believe the accident occurred. Anything you say during these moments could impact the outcome of your claim.
Speak to Witnesses in the Area
If any witnesses saw the accident occur, approach them and ask if you could have their contact information. These individuals could provide valuable testimony in your case and help establish important facts.
Document as Much Evidence as Possible
The moments after the accident are often the most important in terms of evidence. If you can, take steps to document the crash site in as much detail as possible. Save physical evidence and take photographs and videos from multiple angles.
In your photographs, make sure to capture the following:
- Your injuries
- Damage to your vehicle
- The other vehicles involved in the crash
- Debris and skid marks on the road
- Traffic signs and signals in the area
- Damage to any property inside of your vehicle
- The position of the vehicles after the collision
Verify the Stage of the Trip
Insurance coverage for Uber and Lyft accidents varies based on the status of the ride. If you were a passenger in the rideshare vehicle, take screenshots of your mobile app showing the ride status and driver information. If you were not a passenger, ask the driver to verify the stage of the trip.
Contact a Rideshare Accident Attorney
After receiving medical care for your injuries, you should contact our New Jersey rideshare lawyers with experience handling rideshare accident claims. Do not speak to any insurance representatives or with anyone who was involved in the accident. Anything you say could impact your future case.
A rideshare accident lawyer from Brady Reilly & Cardoso, LLC can help you navigate New Jersey’s complex auto insurance laws and understand your legal rights. Then, we can represent you in your lawsuit or insurance claim and advocate aggressively for the highest possible settlement.
As soon as possible following your New Jersey rideshare accident, contact our firm to discuss your legal options and plan your next steps.