{"id":7952,"date":"2025-10-02T13:24:48","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T17:24:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.postmanlaw.com\/?post_type=news-insights&p=7952"},"modified":"2026-02-02T17:13:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T22:13:51","slug":"que-hacer-en-caso-de-accidente-de-uber-o-lyft-conozca-sus-derechos","status":"publish","type":"news-insights","link":"https:\/\/postmanlaw.829stage.com\/es\/news-insights\/what-to-do-if-your-uber-or-lyft-crashes-know-your-rights\/","title":{"rendered":"Qu\u00e9 hacer si su Uber o Lyft choca: Conozca sus derechos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

With the growing reliance of the convenience rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, accidents involving these vehicles are becoming more common. According to the study by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago, \u201cone-third of ride-share drivers surveyed in [their] study reported being involved in a crash while working<\/a>.\u201d As can happen in any car accident, if you\u2019re a passenger in an Uber or Lyft that gets in a crash, you can sustain injuries that can cause pain, suffering, and ongoing medical issues. If you\u2019re a passenger in a rideshare that\u2019s been involved in a car accident or you were hit by a rideshare driver, the situation is often complicated by multiple insurance companies and several parties who could be at fault, which can cause undue stress that you don\u2019t need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve been a passenger in a rideshare accident, knowing your rights is important. In this post, find out what to do after the accident, what your rights are, and how a rideshare accident attorney<\/a> will help you understand your claim, and the compensation you deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steps to Take as a Passenger in an Uber or Lyft Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s normal to feel shaken and overwhelmed if you\u2019re in a car accident, but it\u2019s important to stay as calm as possible, and follow these steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Prioritize Safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your first priority is your health and safety, and checking yourself for injuries. If you\u2019re able to, check on others involved in the crash. If it\u2019s possible and safe, move away from the vehicle and out of the way of traffic to make sure you\u2019re safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Call 911<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Even if the accident seems minor, calling 911 and getting a police report will be an important part of evidence for any legal action and insurance claims. Be sure to request paramedics as well so you can receive a medical evaluation, even if you feel fine at the moment. Some serious injuries do not present themselves immediately, and can happen hours or days later. The adrenaline rush that happens after an accident can also mask any pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Collect Evidence of the Accident<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If possible, collect as much information, video, and photo evidence as you can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n