Even if you think you know what happened, take practical steps that protect your claim.
- Get checked by a medical professional as soon as possible, especially if you’re dealing with neck/back pain, headaches, dizziness, or anything that shows up later. In Michigan, documentation becomes crucial when insurers argue symptoms are unrelated.
- Preserve ride proof from the app (trip confirmation, driver details, timestamps). Screenshots can help if accounts or details change.
- Save crash information: photos of vehicle damage, the scene, and any visible hazards (traffic signals, road conditions, lane markings).
- Write down your timeline while it’s fresh—where you were picked up or dropped off, what the driver was doing right before impact, and how you felt immediately after.
- Be careful with statements. Adjusters may ask for a “quick recap.” In many cases, a short answer can later be used to narrow fault or question injury severity.
This is where an “AI rideshare accident lawyer” style assistant can help you organize what happened—but a real attorney needs to turn that information into an effective claim strategy.


