Injured in an Uber on the 101 Through Agoura Hills: What to Do

Curt Brown, Esq. — Founding Partner

Local Agoura Hills Injury Attorney · UCLA Law

Curt Brown is a founding partner at L&F Brown. He grew up in Thousand Oaks, just east of Agoura Hills along the 101, attended Thousand Oaks High School, graduated from UCLA Law School, and has spent his career representing injured residents throughout the Conejo Valley.

US-101 through Agoura Hills carries heavy traffic daily, and Uber drivers use this freeway constantly to transport passengers between communities throughout the western San Fernando Valley and Conejo Valley corridor. If you were an Uber passenger and were injured in a crash on US-101 near Agoura Hills, you have legal rights and access to substantial insurance coverage. Here is exactly what to do.

Step One: Get to Safety and Call 911

If the accident occurred on US-101, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has jurisdiction and will respond. The CHP will investigate the crash, document the scene, interview witnesses, and prepare an official report. That report is critical evidence in your claim. Make sure to request the report number and how to obtain a copy.

Step Two: Accept Medical Attention

Even if you feel okay in the immediate aftermath of the crash, you may be injured. Freeway accidents at speed frequently cause whiplash, spinal injuries, and head trauma that are not immediately obvious. Accept any medical evaluation offered at the scene and follow up at Los Robles Regional Medical Center (215 W Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks), your nearest major trauma center, or with your own doctor as soon as possible. Your medical records connect your injuries to the crash and are the foundation of your damages claim.

Step Three: Document the Crash

Photograph everything you can safely access: the vehicles, your injuries, the road conditions, the crash location on US-101. Take screenshots of your Uber app showing the trip in progress at the time of the crash. Get the Uber driver's name and vehicle information, which you likely already have in the app.

Step Four: Report the Accident to Uber Through the App

Uber has a reporting process within the app for accidents. Use it to document the incident. This creates a record within Uber's system. However, do not give Uber's insurance company a recorded statement or accept any offer before consulting a lawyer.

Step Five: Contact a Lawyer Before Talking to Any Insurer

As a passenger in an active Uber trip, you have access to Uber's commercial liability coverage of up to $1 million per incident. However, Uber's insurance carrier will still attempt to minimize the payout. They may dispute the severity of your injuries, the nature of the crash, or other facts to reduce what they owe.

A rideshare accident lawyer in Agoura Hills can handle all communications with Uber's insurer, gather and preserve evidence, document your injuries and losses, and negotiate aggressively for a settlement that reflects the full value of your claim. If necessary, cases are litigated in LA County through the Chatsworth Courthouse.

What Compensation Can You Recover?

As an injured Uber passenger, you can recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and any other losses caused by the crash. Uber's $1 million commercial liability policy provides meaningful coverage for serious injuries sustained in crashes on US-101 through and near Agoura Hills.

Visit our Agoura Hills personal injury page to connect with L&F Brown and get a free evaluation of your Uber accident case today.