If you are involved in a ridesharing accident involving an Uber driver, you are entitled to compensation for your injuries. The accident settlement amount will depend on the severity of your injuries. 

However, your car accident lawyer will ensure you get the best possible deal. You may get your payout from an insurance settlement or by filing a lawsuit. Follow these tips to ensure you win your accident claim.

Seek Medical Attention

When you are making an accident claim, your doctor's medical report will contribute to the damages you receive. Ask your doctor to perform a full assessment. Your lawyer will use the medical report to build your case. Make sure you are faithful to your doctor's prescriptions and appointments.

If you are unfaithful to your medication or treatment, the insurance company may argue your injuries aren't as severe as you claim. Also, the insurance adjuster may claim your injuries were sustained before the crash. Therefore, ensure you follow up on your treatment and keep records of all medications and treatments.

Reject an Early Settlement

Insurance companies try to minimize their payouts by making offers to accident victims as soon as possible. This is usually before the victim has determined the extent of their injuries or spoken to a lawyer. When you accept a settlement, it is impossible to demand additional compensation later. You may end up taking a settlement that doesn't account for all your losses.

Wait for your lawyer to review the medical reports and devise a fair damage award that considers all your losses. The total damage award should take into account future losses or expenses. 

For example, if you sustain a back injury in your accident, your doctor may conclude that you will experience chronic back pain for the rest of your life. Therefore, your damage award should consider the expenses of ongoing treatment and the pain and suffering you will experience in the future.

Collect Evidence

The strength of your accident claim depends on the evidence you present in court. First, you should file a police report. You should also take photos or video footage of the accident scene. Make sure you capture how both cars are positioned, skid marks, your injuries, and the other driver's license and insurance details.

If there are witnesses, ask them if they are willing to make a statement when the police arrive. Don't forget to take the contact information of the witnesses. It may also help to write an account of the events that led to the accident while the images are still fresh in your mind.

Contact a car accident lawyer to learn more.