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Types of Rideshare and Delivery Driver Accidents
Rideshare and delivery driver accidents have led to numerous injuries for pedestrians, ridesharing passengers, and occupants of other vehicles. Tragically, these accidents have also caused the deaths of both passengers and pedestrians. Some of the most common causes of ridesharing accidents are as follows:
- Speeding. Speeding causes a lot of accidents both with and without ridesharing vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), speeding kills over 9,000 people per year, and over a quarter (26%) of all accidents are caused by speeding.
- Overdriving road conditions. Speed limits are designed for ideal road conditions. When rain, fog, snow, or other types of inclement weather increase the danger of driving, ridesharing and delivery drivers should slow down. If they don’t, they risk getting into an accident, especially if their visibility or ability to stop quickly is compromised by the conditions on the road.
- Driving while drowsy. Driving while drowsy can be as dangerous as driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. About half of all drivers report that they drive while drowsy, and 20% of drivers admit that they have fallen asleep behind the wheel of the car during the last year.
- Failure to obey traffic signals, signs, and other rules of the road. Whether someone drives for a ridesharing company or a delivery company, they have an obligation to obey traffic signals and signs. If they fail to follow the rules of the road, they may be guilty of negligence, and if their actions cause injuries or death, they may be civilly and/or criminally liable.
- Distraction. Distracted driving leads to numerous accidents every year. Drivers get distracted by radios, other passengers, eating, grooming, and countless other activities, but smartphones have increased the risk of dangerous driving.
- Violence. Tragically, some ridesharing accidents are not related to driver errors or mistakes. Instead, injuries occur due to the driver acting violently. To protect passengers from these risks, Uber, Lyft, and other ridesharing companies do background checks, but unfortunately, the checks are not foolproof.
If a ridesharing driver or delivery driver is drowsy, intoxicated, or distracted, they may cause an accident–and if the accident results in death or injuries, the driver may be liable for your damages.
The team at USAAccidentNetwork.com urges victims of rideshare and delivery driver accidents to get a free, private case evaluation.
What to Do If Injured in a Rideshare or Delivery Driver Accident
You want to be prepared in case you’re in an auto accident, whether or not the collision was your fault. Preparation will help you protect your ability to make a car insurance claim against an at-fault driver, and also help you if another driver falsely blames you for the accident.
Here’s what to do in this stressful situation, including how to prepare to deal with first responders, injuries, other drivers, and insurance companies.
- What to do immediately after a collision. Pull your car over to a safe, well-lit place nearby, preferably a public one where others can see both you and the other driver.
- Secure kids, pets, seniors, and the disabled. Don’t remove children, elders, or otherwise incapacitated people from the car after the accident–they may have injuries you can’t see, so let a first responder remove them from their car seats to assess them for injuries.
- Calling an ambulance or law enforcement. After you and your vehicle are in a safe place, check to see if you or anyone in your vehicle at the time of the accident has injuries–call law enforcement, and then an ambulance if someone shows even minor harm from the accident.
- Talking to the other driver. Refrain from making admissions or blurting out you’re sorry, even when you feel you’re at fault–avoid expressing anger toward the other driver, and don’t blame the accident on another driver at the scene or accept blame from another driver or witnesses on the scene.
- Don’t make deals about damage payments. Don’t make any side deals with other drivers to accept or pay cash for the accident instead of filing an insurance claim, even if the other driver offers a significant sum or claims they have no auto insurance.
- Collecting the right information. Consistently keeping your documents in order is essential in collecting the right information for insurance claims:
- Name and contact information
- Insurance company and policy number
- Driver’s license and license plate number
- Type, color, and model of vehicle
- Location of accident
- Take pictures or videos of specific details of the accident from a variety of angles
- Starting an auto insurance claim after an accident. It’s important to contact your insurance company as soon as possible after an accident.
- Finding fault for a car accident. After you make a claim, insurance adjusters determine fault and what you’ll receive for repairs or to replace your car if it’s totaled–if you’re unsatisfied with the response you receive, now is the time to contact a competent accident attorney for a free, private case evaluation.
The team at USAAccidentNetwork.com believes that rideshare and delivery driver accident victims should receive the compensation they deserve for damages, injuries, and lost wages.
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