As convenient as rideshares like Uber might be, they encourage inexperienced people to sign on as drivers – which is why you should know what to do if you’re hurt in an Uber car accident. When companies have unskilled and underinsured drivers serving as part-time taxis, many things can go wrong. Which is why when someone is injured in a rideshare, due to someone else’s negligence, the company should be held accountable.

Uber states that the company does not employ any drivers. They call their drivers “partner drivers” to minimize the company’s vulnerability to risk. Should these rideshares be taking more precautions? Isn’t the parent organization accountable for their approved drivers? Shouldn’t “parent drivers” take more steps to ensure the safety and well-being of their passengers and others on the road?

At Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman, our experienced New Jersey personal injury attorneys believe the answer to all of the above questions is an unequivocal “Yes.”

Uber Insurance Coverage

If a driver is working as a taxi or limo service, they may need more insurance than the average driver. Many rideshare drivers do not obtain the extra insurance — if you are injured in an accident caused by a taxi or Uber driver — you may not have enough insurance coverage to pay for damages caused by your injuries.

Uber Accident Claims

If you or a loved have been injured in a rideshare accident, there are some steps you should take after the collision.

The first step is to call 9-1-1 and seek proper medical care. Because some injuries are not immediately apparent, waiting to see a medical professional may cause further injury that could have been avoided with immediate treatment.

The second step, if you’ve been in an uber accident, is dealing with all the pain and suffering that is mounting long after an accident. You can only fight for what you can legally prove, which is why you should immediately go to the hospital if you have been involved in a rideshare accident.  

The laws around Transportation Network Companies are constantly changing. In order to navigate the complexities of rideshare accidents, it is essential to contact a dedicated New Jersey personal injury law firm like Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman. Call for your free consultation and let us fight for you.