Motor Vehicle
Car Accident in an Uber? – Uber trouble a-brewin’
Uber is Australia’s largest ridesharing service. It currently employs approximately 725,000 drivers. With so many cars on the road, you shouldn’t let a car accident in an uber or other rideshare catch you off guard.
Can I make a personal injury claim if I was riding in an Uber?
If you’ve been injured in an Uber, you can make a personal injury claim in two situations:
- Where the Uber driver is not at-fault, you are allowed to make a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver’s insurer; or
- Where the Uber driver is at-fault, you are allowed to make a personal injury claim against the Uber driver’s insurer.
What to do after a car accident in an Uber?
The four most important things to do following a car accident in an Uber are:
- Ensure that everyone is safe and seek medical attention as soon as possible for anyone who has been injured.
- When safe to do so, gather as much information as possible about the vehicles involved. At the very least, you should obtain the registrations of both vehicles.
- Report the accident to the police – contact the police and ensure that the incident is reported.
- Be mindful that strict time limits apply to making personal injury claims, so make sure you seek appropriate legal advice as soon as possible.
Personal Injury Claims
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If you or someone you know have been injured on the road in Queensland and want to keep your legal costs down, feel free to get in touch with us.
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