Uber and Skip drivers often juggle more than one job at a time and work extremely hard to fulfill all their job duties at once. Driving passengers or delivering food is an overwhelming task on its own as drivers have to arrive on time and ensure that the customer is satisfied with the service. Uber drivers are responsible for dropping off the passenger on time, but they’re also responsible for the passenger’s safety throughout their ride.
Getting in a car accident can seem overwhelming, especially if you’re an Uber and Skip driver. You might find yourself in a frightening situation where you or your passenger is injured, and you’re unsure as to what your legal rights are. Being in a car accident yourself is one thing, but being responsible for a passenger is an entirely different dilemma, especially when someone is injured. Unfortunately, damage caused by car accidents is not always visible, but most times, it can be traumatic, which is why you must contact an injury lawyer right away.
For almost 30 years, James H. Brown and Associates have been advocating for serious injury victims in Alberta. We are ready to protect your rights and help you secure a fair settlement for your injuries as an Uber or Skip driver. Read on to learn the immediate steps you should take right after a car accident.
Seek Medical Care
Most car accident victims have reported highly traumatic injuries over the years. However, when you’re a driver, you try to make sure everyone else is safe and healthy when an accident happens, and you almost forget about yourself. Uber and Skip drivers might turn a blind eye to the signs that could indicate serious injuries, which could result in painful recoveries. Injuries from car accidents may include:
- Brain Injury
- Broken Bones
- Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Spinal Cord Injury
Your health should be your top priority right after a car accident. You must visit your doctor, the emergency room or other medical professionals to diagnose and treat your injuries. You must seek immediate medical attention as most car injuries don’t show prominent signs right away.
Document Damages
Your family doctor will not only make sure your injuries are diagnosed and treated, but it will also allow your doctor to document the damage and any relevant information related to your accident. Visit Alberta College of Family Physicians to find family doctors in Alberta who are accepting new patients if you don’t currently have a family doctor. You can also get your injuries treated right away when you visit any emergency rooms in Alberta. The better your injuries are recorded, the easier it will be to prove that the accident was the leading cause of the damages.
Documenting your damages will help your case, but you should also track any other damages you may have suffered. Documents to prove damages to the vehicle, missed days of work or even medical expenses will also be very beneficial to your case. Having all the damages written in a detailed journal and providing receipts for expenses paid will strongly help your settlement.
Speak To an Injury Lawyer
If there’s one piece of advice we hope you take out of this blog is, don’t trust insurance companies. Most insurance companies will try to contact you to obtain a statement that can be later used to affect your settlement negatively. Before providing a statement, speak to an experienced injury lawyer to protect your rights. It’s important to note that you always have the right to contact an injury lawyer, no matter your occupation.
James H. Brown and Associates will ensure that you and your family get complete and fair compensation for your injuries. Our team of experienced injury lawyers understands firsthand the challenges of a severe car accident injury. Since 1993, we have built our reputation as a trustworthy law firm committed to standing up for your rights.
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Contact James H. Brown and Associates Today
If you or your loved one is a victim of a car accident in Edmonton, contact James H. Brown and Associates today to schedule a no-obligation injury claim evaluation.
