DELIVERING FOOD AND SHELTER FOR LOCAL FAMILIES:
During this holiday season, and especially New Year’s Eve, many of us will be using Uber or Lyft to get to parties, events, and family gatherings. These are just a few things to keep in mind during this busy time of year. We hope everyone has a safe Christmas and New Year’s Eve! Any time you are involved in a crash, your potential case begins immediately. In other words, the clock starts ticking. It is no different if you are a passenger in an Uber. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you’re ever injured in a crash while riding with Uber, regardless of who is at fault. 1. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. We always tell our clients to focus on recovering from their injuries during the entirety of their case. That advice is no different in the immediate aftermath of a crash. If you are seriously injured, call 911. Even if you are taken to the hospital straight from the crash site, an experienced attorney will be able to investigate the crash and gather all the necessary information to prosecute your case. DuPage PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) has been offering hot meals and a safe place to sleep for the homeless members of the surrounding community for over 35 years. PADS also provides career services to help candidates find and retain quality jobs. Our own Ashleigh Zurek’s dad, Matt Zurek, is the St. Joan of Arc PADS Coordinator. When St. Joan of Arc hosts a PADS night, Matt needs to make sure that there are enough volunteers. Matt regularly pulls fifteen plus hour shifts to keep things running smoothly. Our team at SLG has committed to volunteering at PADS in 2020. We’d love it if you joined us. Do you want to make a difference in our community? PADS needs our help every month. To volunteer, email volunteer@dupagepads.org. Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve. DUPAGE PADS
YOUR UBER DRIVER JUST CRASHED — NOW WHAT?
2. BE CAUTIOUS WHEN REPORTING AN UBER ACCIDENT. Uber will attempt to begin their investigation immediately. They typically ask that you report the accident via the application or online. They will gather all available information from their driver and from the third party. Like any other insurance company, Uber will attempt to limit their liability as much as possible. In this case, reporting an accident too soon can work against you. It pays to be patient in these situations and seek treatment for your injuries. Many times, we have also seen that the true extent of our client’s injuries was not known immediately after the crash. 3. CONSULT WITH AN EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY. Making a claim against Uber can be confusing. They will tell you there are different coverage limits depending upon the situation. Whether you are injured as a passenger during a ride or as a pedestrian crossing the street, an experienced attorney
can help determine how much coverage may be available to you. Your attorney will take the stress of dealing with Uber and their insurance companies off your shoulders, so you can focus on healing.
– Jon Svitak
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