If you’ve recently gotten into an accident while driving for Uber/Lyft, we recommend speaking with Bryant Greening, an attorney at LegalRideshare – (312) 767-2222.  Head to the Uber Accident Lawyer page to learn more.

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Uber & Lyft Drivers: What to do when you get into a car accident

I get e-mails all the time from drivers who get into accidents while driving for Uber and Lyft and have no idea what to do. Unfortunately, accidents do happen and instead of waiting until it’s too late, I can’t stress how important it is to take a proactive approach and figure out what you need to know ahead of time.  

As with many things in life, it isn’t a matter of “if” but a matter of “when”.  When the time comes and you have an accident while rideshare driving, you will want to be prepared.  You can ignore the risk and pretend that you’re the best driver on the road, but at the end of the day, the more you drive, the more likely it is that you will get into an accident.

What should you do if/when you get into an accident while driving for Uber or Lyft

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