How to Report an Uber Accident to Uber

If you were injured in an accident with a vehicle that was driving for Uber at the time of the crash, you will want to report the accident to Uber. The company offers insurance coverage for its drivers if they cause an accident while actively driving for the service. Here’s how to report that you were injured in an Uber accident.

How to Report an Accident as a Passenger

If you were injured while riding as a paying passenger in an Uber, you can report that you were involved in an accident through the Uber mobile app. In the application, go to the Help menu, where you can select the option “I was involved in an accident.” Clicking the option will take you to a form where you can provide Uber with all relevant information. You can also report the accident after the trip in the “Rate Your Ride” form. An Uber customer service representative will contact you later to confirm that you are okay and to gather additional information if necessary. 

How to Report an Uber Accident When You Weren’t Riding in the Uber

If you were injured by an Uber driver while driving or riding in your own vehicle, or while riding a bicycle or walking, you can also report the accident to Uber through the company’s website, which has an online form you can fill out. Once you submit the form, you should expect to be contacted by Uber representatives or adjusters from Uber’s insurance company. 

Why You Need to Report an Accident to Uber

It is important that, if you were involved in an accident with an Uber vehicle, you report the crash to the company, regardless of whether you were a passenger in the Uber or were outside the vehicle. Although Uber gives its drivers the ability to notify the company of an accident through the mobile app, you cannot be sure that the driver will do so, especially if the accident only involved the Uber vehicle and if the driver believes they may have been at fault for the accident. By not waiting to report an accident to Uber, you give yourself the best chance at recovering compensation from the company’s insurance coverage.  

Speak to an Uber Accident Attorney Before Talking to Representatives from Uber or Its Insurance Company

After you notify Uber that you were involved in an accident with one of its vehicles, you will likely be contacted by a representative from Uber itself as well as by adjusters from the insurance company that provides coverage for Uber for your area. Keep in mind that Uber and its insurance company will be looking to minimize their liability to pay you compensation for any injuries or losses that you suffered in the accident. For that reason, it is critical that you speak to a personal injury attorney before agreeing to speak to Uber or its insurer so that you can avoid the risk of accidentally jeopardizing your rights.

Contact a Scotch Plains Personal Injury Lawyer to Discuss Your Uber Accident Case in New Jersey

Did you or a loved one sustain serious injuries due to an Uber accident in New Jersey? Don’t let the medical bills pile up while you wait for the negligent party or their insurance company to do the right thing. Right now, you need an aggressive personal injury attorney on your side, fighting to get you the compensation you need, want, and deserve. The skilled attorneys at Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC represent clients injured because of Uber accidents in Edison, Woodbridge, Old Bridge, Piscataway, and throughout New Jersey. Call (908) 325-5571 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a free consultation about your case. We have an office conveniently located at 1827 E. 2nd St., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076, as well as offices in Westfield, Newark, East Brunswick, Clifton, Cherry Hill, and Elizabeth.

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