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Mineola Rideshare Accident Lawyer

A Mineola rideshare accident lawyer from Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., can protect your rights if you were hurt in a crash involving an Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare vehicle. These accidents often leave victims facing serious injuries, expensive medical bills, and difficult questions about which insurance coverage applies. Rather than trying to sort this out on your own, you can have an experienced advocate on your side. Our Mineola personal injury lawyers will investigate the cause of your crash, determine who is responsible, and fight for the compensation you deserve. We provide personalized legal strategies tailored to your situation and keep you informed at every stage. With our team handling the legal process, you can focus on your recovery and rebuilding your life.
Edward Friedman
REVIEWED BY Edward Friedman November 18, 2025
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  1. How a Rideshare Accident Lawyer in Mineola Will Handle Your Case
  2. Economic Damages Vs. Non-economic Damages in Car Accident Cases
  3. How Much Does Uber or Lyft Pay if You Get in an Accident?
  4. Our Mineola Rideshare Accident Attorneys Would Be Honored to Represent You

How a Rideshare Accident Lawyer in Mineola Will Handle Your Case

We take a personalized approach to every case. Our attorneys at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., will decide how to manage your case based on how serious your injuries are, whether you were a passenger or a driver, and whose negligence caused the crash. We will take the following actions on your behalf:
  • Providing regular updates about your case and answering all of your questions promptly
  • Identifying the liable party, which is often a driver, although the rideshare company or someone else may share fault in some cases
  • Handling all communications so the insurance companies do not get a chance to try to twist your words or minimize your payout
  • Collecting evidence like Nassau County Police Department reports, video footage, photos, and witness testimony
  • Calculating your damages to ensure we ask for an appropriate amount—and so we will know if the insurer tries to underpay you
  • Work relentlessly to win the best possible result for you
Rideshare accidents can happen anywhere that Lyft and Uber vehicles go, from Jericho Turnpike to the area around Hampton Stadium to quiet residential areas. These crashes are often devastating for both the victims and their families. If negligence played a role in your crash, you deserve the chance to hold the at-fault party accountable. Call Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., today and start your case as soon as possible.

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Economic Damages Vs. Non-economic Damages in Car Accident Cases

An accident could entitle you to compensation for your physical, emotional, and financial losses. Physical and emotional losses are referred to as non-economic damages, and they include:
  • Pain and suffering, for both physical symptoms and emotional distress associated with your physical injuries
  • Disability, for temporary and/or permanent injuries that affect your physical or intellectual capabilities
  • Diminished quality of life, for any lost or impaired ability to perform necessary or enjoyable tasks that you once had no trouble with
Economic damages reflect your monetary losses. Our rideshare accident attorneys seek reimbursement for:
  • Medical expenses, for the cost of all treatments your doctor says are necessary
  • Loss of income, including short-term losses incurred as you heal and long-term losses if you are unable to return to full-time employment
  • Property damage, for damage to or destruction of valuable personal property, especially your motor vehicle
Our legal team understands how much your family is relying on this money: when you are unable to work and the bills are piling up, securing a just settlement or verdict is often the only way to comfortably move forward. Trust us to do everything possible as we fight for an appropriate monetary settlement or award.

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How Much Does Uber or Lyft Pay if You Get in an Accident?

That depends on a variety of factors, including, who caused your accident and when the crash happened. Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare companies have specific rules regarding when their own insurance pays damages versus when their drivers have to pay:
  • If the rideshare driver was at fault but was not logged into the rideshare app at the time, the driver’s own liability insurance should pay your damages.
  • If the rideshare driver was at fault, logged into the app, and waiting for a passenger, both the driver’s insurance and the rideshare company’s third-party insurance might help cover your losses.
  • If the rideshare driver was at fault and had connected with a passenger, the rideshare company’s insurance could pay for everything.
If neither the rideshare driver nor the rideshare company is liable—for example, if a third driver’s negligence caused the rideshare vehicle to lose control and hit you—then we will target other at-fault parties in pursuit of the damages you need. You should also be aware that New York is a no-fault state, so before you file a claim against anyone else, you will likely have to file with your personal injury protection (PIP) insurer so that your medical bills and some other accident-related costs are covered. 

How to Know Whose Insurance Pays Your Car Accident Damages

One of the first things our Mineola lawyers will do for you is to closely assess your case and figure out the right way of pursuing compensation. We do this by determining whose negligence caused or contributed to your crash. Negligent behaviors may include, but are not limited to:
  • A driver’s failure to obey the rules of the road, including speed limits, traffic signs, and traffic lights
  • A rideshare company’s failure to make sure their drivers are competent and qualified
  • A mechanic’s failure to thoroughly inspect vehicles brought to them and properly address all issues
  • A government department’s failure to properly prevent and/or address road hazards that could put drivers at risk
Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., will meticulously investigate your case until we are sure of who caused your rideshare accident and how many liable parties there are. This allows us to fight for every penny you deserve while you stay focused on your recovery.

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Our Mineola Rideshare Accident Attorneys Would Be Honored to Represent You

Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients. This does not guarantee future results, but it does prove that we know how to fight hard in pursuit of the compensation our clients deserve, even in the toughest of cases. Call us today and let our rideshare injury lawyers in Mineola advocate for you.

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