In the first days after a crash, what you do (and what you don’t do) can affect the value of your claim.
Do this ASAP:
- Seek medical care even if you “feel okay” at first—Indiana injury claims often hinge on medical records that connect symptoms to the crash.
- Document the scene: photos of vehicle damage, traffic control devices, road conditions, and any visible injuries.
- Record details of the ride: pickup/drop-off area, direction of travel, and what you remember about the driver’s behavior.
- Save app information: trip confirmations, receipts, screenshots, and any messages.
Avoid these common pitfalls:
- Giving a statement before you understand what information will be used to dispute fault or severity.
- Delaying follow-up treatment, which can be used to argue symptoms weren’t caused by the collision.
- Assuming the “other driver’s insurance” will handle everything—rideshare cases in Indiana often involve more than one potential coverage source.


