When someone else booked the ride
If you were riding with others in Hollywood, the booking may appear in only one person’s account. Ask that person to preserve the complete receipt, driver details, and messages associated with the trip. Keep a record of who was actually in the vehicle and where you were sitting.
Each person may remember a different part of the collision. Write your own account rather than combining everyone’s recollections into a single statement. Explain which details you personally observed and which you learned from someone else.
Keep your own medical paperwork and expense records separate from those of other passengers. When contacting the firm, identify who requested the ride and whether anyone has already submitted a platform report. Being a guest on a booking is a reason to clarify the records, not to assume that there are no questions worth discussing.
How Hoffman Legal can help you start
A consultation is an opportunity to explain the collision, identify the people involved, and review questions about trip activity and insurance. Share what you know and flag details that are uncertain. Your next steps depend on your circumstances.
- Passengers: bring the trip receipt, booking details, and your own account.
- Rideshare drivers: preserve app activity and the policy information you have.
- Other road users: keep vehicle details, scene information, and witness contacts.
For emergencies, call 911. Seek appropriate care for injuries and save the documents you receive. Do not put yourself at risk to gather evidence.