East Providence Uber Accident Lawyer

Hurt in an Uber Crash in East Providence? Our Attorneys Can Help

An Uber accident can leave a passenger, another driver, a pedestrian, or a cyclist facing medical treatment, lost income, physical pain, and questions about who may be responsible.

In Rhode Island, the insurance coverage available after an Uber crash may depend in part on what the driver was doing through the app when the collision occurred. Trip records, app-status information, and applicable insurance policies can help determine which coverage requirements may apply.

An East Providence Uber accident lawyer can investigate the collision, seek relevant Uber records, identify potentially responsible parties, and evaluate the insurance coverage available for the claim.

This page explains how Uber accident claims work in Rhode Island, who may be liable, how rideshare insurance coverage changes based on driver status, and what deadlines may apply.

Marasco & Nesselbush represents injured people throughout East Providence and Rhode Island and can handle insurance communications while clients focus on their medical treatment and recovery.

Marasco & Nesselbush: Representing Injured Rhode Islanders Since 1999

An Uber accident can leave an injured passenger, driver, cyclist, or pedestrian facing medical treatment, time away from work, and questions about liability and insurance coverage.

These claims can involve the Uber driver’s app status, multiple insurance policies, and digital trip records that may help establish what was happening when the collision occurred.

Marasco & Nesselbush has represented injured Rhode Islanders since 1999.

Our personal injury attorneys bring more than 350 years of combined experience, and the firm has recovered more than $500 million for clients across its personal injury practice.

Our attorneys investigate how Uber accidents occur, review available trip and app records, evaluate applicable insurance coverage, gather medical and accident evidence, and document losses such as medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.

An experienced Uber accident lawyer can also communicate with insurance carriers, identify potentially responsible parties, and explain the legal options available under Rhode Island law.

If you or a loved one was injured in an Uber accident in East Providence, Marasco & Nesselbush can review what happened and discuss the next steps in your claim.

We offer free consultations and handle qualifying Uber accident cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning there is no attorney fee unless we obtain a recovery for you.

Contact us today or use the chat feature on this page to speak with our team.

Why Uber Accident Victims in East Providence Choose Marasco & Nesselbush

Uber accident claims can involve issues that are not present in every motor vehicle case.

Multiple insurance policies may apply, and the available coverage can change depending on whether the Uber driver was offline, waiting for a ride request, traveling to a pickup, or transporting a passenger.

Marasco & Nesselbush has represented injured Rhode Islanders since 1999.

Our attorneys apply that experience to Uber accident claims involving disputed liability, rideshare insurance coverage, serious injuries, and financial losses such as medical expenses and lost income.

Uber accident victims in East Providence choose Marasco & Nesselbush for reasons that include:

• Experience representing injured Rhode Islanders: Our attorneys have handled motor vehicle and personal injury claims throughout Rhode Island for more than 25 years.
• Understanding of Uber insurance coverage: Finding a lawyer for an Uber accident means choosing someone who can evaluate the different insurance policies that may apply based on the driver’s app status and the circumstances of the crash.
• Investigation and evidence preservation: Our attorneys can seek trip records, app information, police reports, photographs, witness statements, medical records, and other evidence relevant to liability and insurance coverage.
• Identification of available insurance: A claim may involve coverage maintained by the Uber driver, the transportation network company, another at-fault motorist, or more than one policy.
• Documentation of financial losses: We gather evidence of medical expenses, lost income, reduced earning capacity, and other losses resulting from the accident.
• Handling insurance communications: Our attorneys communicate with insurers and adjusters, evaluate coverage disputes, and present evidence supporting liability and damages.
• Rhode Island legal experience: Working with a local attorney familiar with Rhode Island law can be valuable when evaluating state insurance requirements, comparative negligence rules, filing deadlines, and other issues that may arise during settlement negotiations or litigation.
• English- and Spanish-language support: Our bilingual team can communicate with clients throughout the claim and explain the legal and insurance issues in clear terms.

Every Uber accident claim depends on its own facts, including how the collision occurred, what the driver was doing through the app, the injuries involved, and the insurance coverage available.

Marasco & Nesselbush evaluates those issues individually to determine the legal options supported by the evidence.

Our East Providence Uber Accident Attorneys Get Results

Marasco & Nesselbush has secured substantial recoveries for injured victims of motor vehicle accidents throughout Rhode Island, including brain injuries, passenger injuries, and fatal crashes.

These results reflect the investigation, the medical documentation, and the trial preparation our attorneys bring to a serious injury claim.

Every case depends on its own facts, evidence, injuries, insurance coverage, and applicable law, and past results do not guarantee or predict the outcome of another claim.

The recoveries below include crashes involving injuries and insurance disputes similar to those an injured rider may be facing now:

• $6.2 Million Awarded: Recovered for a client who sustained serious injuries in a rollover crash caused by a distracted driver.
• $4.5 Million Recovered: Secured for a client who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a collision.
• $2.5 Million Awarded: Obtained for the estate of a woman after an investigation uncovered the truth surrounding a fatal pedestrian accident.
• $1.4 Million Recovered: Secured for a family whose son died from a brain injury sustained in a high-speed crash.
• $1.25 Million Recovered: Obtained for a young woman injured while riding as a passenger in a recklessly operated vehicle.
• $1.025 Million Pre-Trial Award: Recovered for a brain injury survivor who was struck by a vehicle while walking.

Our full case results show the range of injuries and recoveries the firm has handled.

Uber Insurance Coverage After an Accident in Rhode Island

The insurance coverage available after an Uber accident in Rhode Island can depend on what the driver was doing through the app when the crash occurred.

Rhode Island law establishes separate insurance requirements for a driver who is logged in and waiting for a request and a driver who has accepted a passenger’s request.

Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-14.2-14, the required coverage may be maintained by the Uber driver, the transportation network company, or a combination of both.

An insurance claim may therefore involve more than one policy or insurance provider depending on the driver’s status and how the accident occurred.

Driver Offline

When an Uber driver is not logged into the rideshare platform, Rhode Island’s special transportation network company insurance requirements generally do not apply.

Personal auto insurance may provide coverage during this period, depending on the policy terms and the circumstances of the accident.

If another motorist caused the collision, that driver’s liability coverage or other available insurance may also become relevant.

The fact that the Uber app was turned off does not mean the driver’s policy necessarily provides only Rhode Island’s minimum limits.

The actual coverage available depends on the policies in effect at the time of the crash.

Driver Logged In and Waiting for a Request

When an Uber driver is logged into the platform and available to receive ride requests but has not yet accepted a prearranged ride, Rhode Island requires the following minimum liability coverage:

• $50,000 in bodily injury liability coverage per person
• $100,000 in bodily injury liability coverage per incident
• $25,000 in property damage coverage

Rhode Island also requires uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage to the extent required by state law.

These insurance requirements may be satisfied by coverage maintained by the driver, Uber, or a combination of both.

If insurance maintained by the driver to satisfy the statutory requirement lapses or does not provide the required coverage, insurance maintained by the transportation network company must provide the required coverage beginning with the first dollar of the claim.

A driver’s personal auto insurance may also contain an exclusion for accidents occurring while the driver is logged into a rideshare platform.

Rhode Island law permits, but does not require, personal auto insurers to exclude liability, uninsured and underinsured motorist, medical payments, collision, comprehensive, and other coverage during rideshare activity.

Driver En Route to a Passenger or Completing a Ride

Rhode Island requires substantially higher insurance limits once an Uber driver accepts a passenger’s request.

Under state law, a prearranged ride begins when the driver accepts the request through the app and continues until the last requesting passenger leaves the vehicle.

During this period, Rhode Island requires at least $1.5 million in primary automobile liability insurance covering death, bodily injury, and property damage.

This means the $1.5 million requirement can apply while the Uber driver is traveling to the pickup location as well as while the passenger is in the vehicle.

The required insurance must also include uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage to the extent required by Rhode Island law.

As with the waiting period, the statutory requirements may be satisfied by insurance maintained by the driver, the transportation network company, or a combination of both.

The $1.5 million figure is an insurance limit for the covered accident, not an amount automatically available to or recovered by each injured person.

Compensation still depends on liability, the injuries and damages supported by the evidence, competing claims against the available coverage, and other applicable insurance.

Personal Auto Insurance and Multiple Insurers

An Uber driver’s personal auto insurance does not necessarily provide coverage while the driver is logged into the app.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-14.2-15 allows Rhode Island insurers to exclude coverage for losses occurring while a driver is logged into the transportation network company’s platform or providing a prearranged ride.

However, Rhode Island law does not require personal insurers to use those exclusions, and coverage may still be available through a policy or rideshare endorsement.

The actual policy terms must be reviewed.

Uber accident cases may therefore involve communication with multiple insurers, including coverage maintained by the Uber driver, insurance maintained by Uber, another at-fault driver’s insurer, or applicable uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage.

Determining the driver’s app status and reviewing each potentially applicable policy can help establish which insurance coverage may respond to the accident.

Common Causes of Uber Accidents in East Providence

Uber accidents can result from many of the same forms of negligence involved in other traffic accidents, including distracted driving, speeding, unsafe lane changes, following too closely, and failure to yield.

Uber and Lyft drivers may also face additional demands from app-based navigation, frequent pickups and drop-offs, and travel through unfamiliar areas.

East Providence also carries substantial traffic along I-195 and around the Washington Bridge.

Ongoing construction and temporary traffic patterns can contribute to congestion and changing roadway conditions, making attentive driving especially important in the area.

Common factors that may contribute to Uber accidents include:

• App distraction: Looking at ride requests, navigation prompts, passenger information, or messages can divert a driver’s attention from the road.
• Unsafe pickups and drop-offs: Sudden stops, double parking, or pulling into or out of traffic to reach a passenger can create hazards for other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
• Driver fatigue: Long or irregular driving hours can affect reaction time, judgment, and attention behind the wheel.
• Unfamiliar routes: Uber and Lyft drivers often rely on GPS directions in areas they may not know well, which can contribute to missed turns, abrupt lane changes, or other unsafe maneuvers.
• Speeding or following too closely: A driver who travels too fast for traffic or road conditions may have less time and distance to respond to vehicles slowing or stopping ahead.
• Failure to yield or obey traffic signals: Intersection errors, unsafe turns, and disregard of traffic-control devices can result in serious collisions.
• Negligence by another motorist: The Uber driver does not have to be the person who caused the crash. Another driver may be responsible because of distraction, impairment, speeding, or another traffic violation.
• Road and weather conditions: Construction zones, rain, snow, ice, poor visibility, and other roadway conditions can contribute to an accident when a driver fails to adjust appropriately.

More than one factor can contribute to the same collision.

Police reports, witness statements, photographs, available video, trip information, and other evidence may help determine what caused the crash and which parties may be responsible.

Busy Roads and Areas for Uber Drivers in East Providence

East Providence is connected to Providence and southeastern Massachusetts by several major highways and arterial roads that carry substantial local and commuter traffic.

Uber drivers may travel these routes while transporting passengers, traveling to pickup locations, or moving between East Providence and surrounding communities.

Ongoing work around I-195 and the Washington Bridge has also created temporary traffic patterns and periodic delays in East Providence.

Drivers using rideshare apps must still account for congestion, lane changes, construction activity, and other roadway conditions while operating safely.

Major roads and areas Uber drivers frequently travel in East Providence include:

• I-195 and the Washington Bridge: I-195 is a major connection between East Providence, Providence, and Massachusetts. Current Washington Bridge traffic patterns and construction can contribute to congestion and changing lane conditions.
• Pawtucket Avenue: Route 114 carries substantial local traffic through East Providence and connects residential and commercial areas with I-195 and other major routes.
• Warren Avenue: This commercial corridor provides access to I-195 and carries traffic between East Providence and the Massachusetts border.
• Taunton Avenue: U.S. Route 44 travels through central East Providence and provides another important connection between the city and Seekonk.
• Wampanoag Trail: Route 114 serves the southern portion of East Providence and provides access toward Riverside and Barrington.
• Waterman Avenue and Broadway: These roads connect residential and commercial areas with major East Providence routes and can be used for local Uber pickups and drop-offs.

A crash can occur on any East Providence roadway, and the location alone does not establish that a road or driver was dangerous.

Police reports, photographs, witness accounts, traffic conditions, available video, and other evidence can help determine what contributed to a particular Uber accident.

Common Uber Accident Injuries

Uber accidents can cause injuries ranging from relatively minor strains to serious or permanent trauma.

The severity of an injury depends on factors such as the speed and direction of the collision, the part of the vehicle that was struck, the person’s position in or around the vehicle, and the use of restraints.

Passengers are not the only people who may be injured in an Uber crash. Uber drivers, occupants of other vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists can also suffer significant injuries.

Common injuries associated with Uber accidents include:

• Traumatic brain injuries: A collision can cause a concussion or more serious brain injury when the head strikes a window, seat, dashboard, or another surface. Symptoms may include headaches, dizziness, memory problems, difficulty concentrating, or changes in mood.
• Spinal cord injuries: Severe trauma to the spine can damage the spinal cord and may cause weakness, sensory loss, impaired mobility, or paralysis in the most serious cases.
• Neck and back injuries: Whiplash, herniated discs, vertebral fractures, muscle strains, and nerve injuries can cause pain, stiffness, weakness, or restricted movement.
• Broken bones: Motor vehicle crashes can cause fractures involving the ribs, wrists, arms, hips, pelvis, ankles, or other parts of the body. Treatment may include immobilization, surgery, rehabilitation, or physical therapy depending on the injury.
• Internal injuries: Blunt-force trauma can damage internal organs or cause internal bleeding that may require emergency treatment.
• Soft tissue and nerve injuries: Sprains, ligament tears, muscle injuries, and nerve damage can cause pain, swelling, numbness, weakness, or limitations on movement.
• Facial and dental injuries: A collision may cause facial fractures, lacerations, dental damage, or other injuries requiring medical or dental treatment.
• Catastrophic injuries: Severe brain injuries, spinal cord damage, amputations, and other permanent injuries may require long-term medical care, rehabilitation, assistive equipment, or changes to daily living.

Some injuries are immediately apparent after an Uber accident, while others may become more noticeable in the hours or days that follow.

Prompt medical evaluation can help identify injuries and create documentation of the treatment provided after the crash.

Medical records, diagnostic testing, treatment history, and expert opinions can help establish the nature and extent of the injuries and how they affect the injured person’s work, mobility, and daily life.

Determining Liability in Uber Accidents

An Uber accident may involve multiple parties depending on how the crash occurred and whose conduct contributed to it.

The responsible party may be the Uber or Lyft driver, another motorist, a vehicle owner, a company responsible for vehicle maintenance, or, in some circumstances, the rideshare company itself.

Rhode Island law can make rideshare liability different from liability in an ordinary car accident. Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-14.2-16, Uber drivers may be classified as independent contractors when the statutory requirements are satisfied.

That classification can affect whether Uber may be held responsible for a driver’s conduct, although claims based on the company’s own actions may still be possible depending on the evidence.

Potentially liable parties may include:

• The Uber or Lyft driver: A rideshare driver may be responsible when speeding, distracted driving, failure to yield, following too closely, or another negligent act causes the collision.
• Another motorist: A driver of another vehicle may be liable when that person’s negligence causes or contributes to the accident.
• Uber or another rideshare company: A rideshare company may potentially face direct liability when its own conduct contributed to the harm, such as issues involving driver screening or other statutory responsibilities. Whether such a claim exists depends on the facts and applicable law.
• The vehicle owner: A person who owns the rideshare vehicle may potentially share responsibility when the owner’s own negligence contributed to the accident.
• A vehicle maintenance provider: A repair shop or maintenance company may be responsible if negligent work contributed to a mechanical failure and resulting crash.
• A vehicle or parts manufacturer: A defective tire, brake, airbag, restraint system, or other component may support a separate product liability claim when the defect contributed to the accident or injuries.
• An employer of another driver: If another motorist involved in the crash was acting within the scope of employment, that driver’s employer may also be among the responsible parties.

Liability and insurance coverage are separate issues.

When an Uber driver is offline, the driver’s personal auto insurance may provide coverage depending on the policy terms and circumstances of the crash.

When the driver is logged into the app, Rhode Island’s transportation network company insurance requirements may also apply.

An Uber and Lyft accident lawyer can investigate how the collision occurred, identify potentially responsible parties, review the driver’s app status, and determine which insurance policies may provide coverage.

When an accident involves multiple parties, that investigation can be particularly important for identifying all potential sources of compensation.

What Compensation Can Be Recovered After an Uber Accident?

The compensation available after an Uber accident depends on the injuries, medical treatment, financial losses, long-term effects, liability, and insurance coverage involved in the claim.

Victims of an Uber or Lyft accident may be able to recover both economic and non-economic damages for losses caused by the collision.

Potential damages may include:

• Medical expenses: Emergency care, hospital treatment, diagnostic testing, surgery, medication, rehabilitation, and other treatment related to the injuries.
• Future medical care: Additional treatment, therapy, assistive equipment, or long-term care reasonably expected to be needed because of the accident.
• Lost wages: Income lost while the injured person is unable to work during recovery.
• Reduced earning capacity: Compensation may be available when a lasting injury limits the person’s ability to work or earn income in the future.
• Pain and suffering: Non-economic damages may compensate for physical pain, discomfort, and limitations caused by the injuries.
• Emotional distress: Anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and other psychological effects may be included in a claim when supported by the evidence.
• Loss of enjoyment of life: Compensation may account for an injury’s effect on hobbies, relationships, independence, and other activities the person previously enjoyed.
• Permanent disability, scarring, or disfigurement: Lasting physical or functional changes may support additional damages.
• Property damage: An injured driver or passenger may also be able to recover for damage to a vehicle, phone, laptop, or other personal property involved in the crash.

If an Uber or Lyft accident results in death, the personal representative of the estate may be able to bring a wrongful death action under Rhode Island law.

Recoverable damages may include financial losses and other damages available under the state’s wrongful death statutes, and R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-7-2 provides a statutory minimum recovery of $350,000 when liability is established.

Punitive damages may also be available in rare cases involving conduct substantially more serious than ordinary negligence.

Depending on the circumstances, reckless or intentional conduct, including some impaired-driving cases, may support a request for punitive damages.

Medical records, wage information, expert opinions, and other documentation can help establish the extent of the losses caused by the accident.

Marasco & Nesselbush can evaluate the damages supported by the evidence and explain what compensation may be available under Rhode Island law.

Rhode Island Laws That Can Affect an Uber Accident Claim

Several Rhode Island laws can affect liability, insurance coverage, and the compensation available after an Uber accident.

These rules may determine how fault is allocated, whether seat belt use can affect a claim, and what uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may be available.

Important Rhode Island laws include:

• Pure comparative negligence: Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-20-4, an injured person may still recover compensation even when partially responsible for a collision. The amount awarded is reduced according to the percentage of fault assigned to that person. For example, someone found 20% responsible would generally recover 80% of the damages established. Evidence such as police reports, witness accounts, photographs, vehicle data, and app records may help determine how fault should be divided.
• Seat belt use: Rhode Island law provides specific protection for an injured person who was not wearing a seat belt. Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-22-22, failure to wear a required safety belt is not negligence and is not admissible as evidence in the trial of a civil action. The statute also places responsibility on the vehicle operator to see that adult passengers are properly restrained.
• Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage: Rhode Island’s rideshare insurance requirements include uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage during applicable periods when a driver is logged into the platform. This coverage may become important when the at-fault motorist has no insurance, insufficient insurance policy limits, or cannot be identified after a hit-and-run. A passenger’s own auto policy may also provide additional uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage depending on the policy terms and circumstances of the accident.

These rules operate alongside Rhode Island’s evolving rideshare laws governing transportation network companies and their insurance requirements.

Because insurance policy limits, app status, fault, and available coverage can differ from one accident to another, each potentially applicable policy should be reviewed before the value of a claim is assessed.

Deadlines for Filing an Uber Accident Claim in Rhode Island

Rhode Island generally gives an injured person three years to file a personal injury lawsuit, but the exact timing can depend on the parties involved and the circumstances of the crash.

Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14, a personal injury lawsuit generally must be filed within three years after the cause of action accrues.

For many Uber accident claims involving an identifiable injury, that period generally begins on the date of the crash rather than when medical treatment ends.

Different timing rules can apply when a government entity is involved.

For example, certain claims involving defects in municipal highways, causeways, or bridges may be subject to a 60-day written notice requirement under R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-15-9.

Rhode Island law also includes tolling provisions that may affect the ordinary filing period in some cases, including claims involving minors or other qualifying circumstances.

Separate from the statute of limitations, Rhode Island requires transportation network companies to retain certain trip and driver log-on records for at least two years from December 31 of the calendar year in which the ride occurred.

Those records may help establish the driver’s app status and the insurance requirements that applied at the time of the crash.

Because evidence can become harder to obtain before the filing deadline expires, the applicable deadlines and available records should be evaluated as early as possible.

An attorney can review the parties involved, the date and location of the collision, and the legal theories that may apply to determine the relevant filing and notice requirements.

Steps to Take After an Uber Accident in East Providence

What rideshare accident victims do after a car crash can affect both their health and the evidence available for a later claim.

Uber app records, trip timestamps, photographs, police reports, medical records, and witness information can help document how the accident occurred and what losses resulted.

The Uber driver’s status at the time of the collision can also affect which rideshare insurance requirements apply.

For that reason, preserving information about the trip and reporting the accident promptly can be particularly important after an Uber crash.

After an Uber accident in East Providence, consider taking the following steps:

1. Report the accident and get emergency assistance if needed. Contact police after the collision, particularly when someone is injured or the vehicles are damaged. If anyone needs emergency medical treatment, call 911 and request medical assistance.
2. Seek medical attention. Obtain appropriate medical care as soon as possible after the accident, even if some symptoms initially seem minor. Medical records can document the injuries, treatment, and medical expenses associated with the crash.
3. Document the accident scene. If it is safe to do so, take photographs or video of the vehicles, visible damage, road conditions, traffic signals, skid marks, surrounding area, and any visible injuries.
4. Gather driver, insurance, and witness information. Obtain the Uber driver’s name, driver’s license information, vehicle information, and available insurance details, along with the same information from other motorists involved. Save names and contact information for witnesses as well.
5. Preserve your Uber trip information. Save the ride receipt and take screenshots showing the driver’s name, pickup and destination information, trip times, route, and other available details from the app. Trip timestamps may help determine the driver’s status and which insurance requirements applied when the collision occurred.
6. Report the crash to Uber and notify applicable insurers. Uber allows riders, drivers, and other people involved in a collision to submit an accident report. Depending on the circumstances and available coverage, notice to an applicable personal auto insurer or another driver’s insurer may also be appropriate.
7. Keep records of the accident and its financial effects. Preserve medical bills and records, prescription receipts, wage information, correspondence with insurance adjusters, repair estimates, ride receipts, and other documents related to the accident and resulting losses.
8. Be careful when discussing the claim with insurance companies. Insurance adjusters may request recorded statements, medical authorizations, releases, or other information while investigating the claim. Consider speaking with an attorney before providing a detailed recorded statement or signing documents that could affect your legal rights.

Uber or its insurers may dispute fault, coverage, the extent of the injuries, or the amount of damages claimed depending on the circumstances.

An Uber accident lawyer can investigate the accident, request relevant rideshare records, review the available insurance coverage, and preserve evidence needed to support the claim.

Common Evidence in Uber Accident Claims

Evidence in an Uber or Lyft accident claim can help establish how the collision occurred, who may be responsible, the driver’s status on the rideshare platform, and the injuries and financial losses that resulted.

Digital records can be particularly important because the driver’s app status may affect which Rhode Island rideshare insurance requirements apply.

Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-14.2-15, a transportation network company must provide certain log-on and log-off information upon request during a claims coverage investigation.

The required disclosure includes the precise times the driver logged on and off the platform during the 12-hour periods immediately before and after the accident.

Evidence that may be relevant to an Uber accident claim includes:

• Uber trip and app records: Trip information may show when a ride was requested and accepted, pickup and destination information, trip times, and other details that help determine what the driver was doing through the platform.
• Ride receipts and passenger account records: Screenshots and receipts saved by the passenger can provide an independent record of the ride and its timing.
• Police reports: A crash report can document the vehicles and people involved, statements made at the scene, citations, roadway conditions, and other information gathered by the investigating officer.
• Photographs and video: Images from the accident scene, dashcams, traffic cameras, nearby businesses, or witnesses may show vehicle positions, damage, road conditions, or how the collision occurred.
• Vehicle data: Depending on the vehicles involved and the circumstances, available electronic vehicle data may provide information relevant to speed, braking, or other vehicle activity before the collision.
• Witness statements: Passengers, other motorists, pedestrians, and bystanders may provide information about the drivers’ actions before or during the crash.
• Medical records: Emergency treatment, diagnostic imaging, physician notes, rehabilitation records, and other medical documentation can help establish the nature and extent of the injuries.
• Employment and financial records: Pay stubs, tax records, employer documentation, and related evidence may support claims for lost income or reduced earning capacity.

A rideshare accident attorney can also send appropriate preservation requests and seek records that may not be available directly through a passenger’s account.

Uber and Lyft accident attorneys may use these records alongside physical, medical, and witness evidence to evaluate liability, applicable insurance coverage, and damages.

Preserving evidence early can be important because some records or video may become unavailable over time.

Marasco & Nesselbush can identify the evidence relevant to a particular Uber or Lyft accident claim and take steps to obtain and preserve it during the investigation.

Marasco & Nesselbush: Talk to an East Providence Uber Accident Attorney

An accident involving an Uber or Lyft vehicle can leave an injured person dealing with medical treatment, lost income, insurance questions, and uncertainty about who may be responsible.

Rideshare accident claims can involve multiple drivers, different insurance policies, and app records that may affect the coverage available.

Marasco & Nesselbush represents injured people throughout East Providence and Rhode Island.

Our attorneys investigate how the crash occurred, review available trip and insurance records, document medical and financial losses, and identify the parties that may be legally responsible.

A rideshare accident lawyer can also handle communications with insurance companies, evaluate settlement offers, and pursue the financial compensation supported by the evidence.

When appropriate, our attorneys work to hold responsible parties accountable and pursue the maximum compensation available under Rhode Island law.

If you were injured in an Uber accident in East Providence, contact Marasco & Nesselbush for a free consultation.

Our attorneys handle qualifying rideshare accident claims on a contingency fee basis, meaning there is no attorney fee unless we obtain a recovery for you.

You can also use the chat feature on this page to speak with our team.