Connecticut Uber Accident Attorney
Taking On Rideshare Accident Claims in
Connecticut

Rideshare companies like Uber have changed how people get around Connecticut. Where you once needed to take a taxi or bus, you can use an app to request a clean car to pull up directly to you. You can even pay without needing to exchange cash. Launched in 2009, Uber now has about 1.5 million drivers in the United States, all using their own vehicles to shuttle customers to their destinations. Other rideshare companies like Lyft have also grown in popularity using a similar business model.
Unfortunately, Ubers and Lyfts get into accidents like any other motor vehicle. And passengers can suffer serious injuries as a result of the crash. If you’ve been hurt, please call Tehrani Law Group today. Our Connecticut Uber accident attorney will discuss your legal options in a free consultation.
Commonly Seen Uber Accident Injuries in Connecticut
- Facial injuries
- Head injuries
- Concussions
- Whiplash
- Soft-tissue injuries
- Compressed nerves
- Chest contusions
- Fractures
- Back injuries
- Spinal column injuries
- Paralysis
How Do I Obtain Compensation for an Uber Accident?
- Who caused the accident? Was it an Uber driver? Was it a different motorist? Was it a road defect or hazard?
- Were you a passenger in the Uber or driving another car struck by an Uber?
- Did you or another passenger contribute to the accident by driving or acting negligently?
- Did the Uber driver have a customer in the car at the time of the accident?
- If the driver wasn’t even logged into the Uber app, then you make a claim on their personal insurance.
- If the driver was logged in and available to accept rides, then $50,000 in bodily injury liability or death per person is available, up to $100,000 per accident. An additional $25,000 is available for property damage.
- If the driver had accepted a ride or had a passenger in the Uber, then up to $1 million is available.
Steps to Take Following an Uber Accident
- Report the accident to the police. If you need an ambulance, request that as well. Oftentimes, ambulances will go to the scene of an accident and will offer medical treatment. It’s important that you take advantage of this opportunity to be checked directly following the collision.
- Take photographs of the collision. This is helpful even if you’re a passenger in the Uber or Lyft. Fault matters for purposes of your accident claim, too, so get a picture of all sides of the cars involved. It also helps to get a picture of the vehicles license plates, makes and models, those driving, their passengers, street names, and intersections to ensure no information is misinterpreted or reported incorrectly.
- Get information from all drivers, including name and insurance information. If the other driver involved is trying to leave the scene in a hurry, getting a photo of their license plate and car’s make and model can sometimes be enough to track back who owns the vehicle and from there, what their insurance information is.
- Speak with witnesses and ask what they saw. You can also ask for their name and contact information in case you need to reach them later. Witness statements can be vital in building a strong case due to those involved in the accident being overwhelmed. Witnesses can provide calm, unbiased opinions about the incident.
- Go to the hospital to have your injuries treated. Remember to follow your doctor’s treatment plan. Receiving medical treatment on the scene and at the hospital helps ensure injuries that may surface later are treated properly. Easily noticeable injuries such as cuts, lacerations, bruising, and compound fractures can be treated quickly. While, traumatic brain injuries, whiplash, and neck and back injuries may surface after the adrenaline wears off.
- Do not give a recorded statement to any insurance adjuster. Instead, you can talk later when you hire an attorney to represent you.