{"id":6378,"date":"2019-08-19T17:44:00","date_gmt":"2019-08-19T17:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/301webdemo.com\/zaylaw\/blog\/what-to-do-if-youre-in-a-ride-sharing-accident-with-uber-lfyt-or-others\/"},"modified":"2026-08-17T10:38:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T10:38:05","slug":"what-to-do-if-youre-in-a-ride-sharing-accident-with-uber-lfyt-or-others","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/301webdemo.com\/zaylaw\/blog\/what-to-do-if-youre-in-a-ride-sharing-accident-with-uber-lfyt-or-others\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do If You\u2019re in A Ride Sharing Accident with Uber, Lfyt, or Others"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

According to the Globe and Mail<\/a>, there are 52,000 ride sharing drivers in Canada, carrying thousands of passengers per day. If you\u2019re among them, you may wonder what would happen if you were involved in a personal injury accident while using a ride sharing service, and who would cover the costs of the accident. As you\u2019ll see, the answer isn\u2019t always straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insurance Coverage of Ride Sharing Apps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In years past, Uber and other ride sharing services received criticism for not insuring their drivers. While personal auto insurance<\/a> was required of the drivers, these insurance companies did not want to cover the risk of ride sharing, and wrote these apps out of their policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, in Canada, some ride sharing programs now offer insurance to their drivers. For example, Uber provides coverage for drivers starting when they accept your trip until the trip is finished. If the driver pulls out of your driveway before they have accepted another call, and gets into an accident, damage from that accident may not be covered. However, if you are in the vehicle, the accident should be covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Do If You\u2019re in An Accident with Uber, Lyft, or Other Ride Sharing Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How do you protect yourself after a ride-sharing accident? Here\u2019s what you should do to ensure you get insurance coverage<\/a> for any injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Assess Safety<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After an accident, make sure everyone is safe and unharmed. Call the police and an ambulance if necessary. If you have been harmed, take photos of your injuries and be sure they are noted in any police or paramedic report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Collect Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While you\u2019re still on the scene of the accident, you need to collect some information so that your lawyer can determine which insurance company is responsible for the costs of the accident. Write down all of this information so you won\u2019t forget any details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n