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- Trust Our Personal Injury Attorneys With Your Case
- How Damages Make a Difference After a Rideshare Accident
- Our Freeport Rideshare Accident Lawyers Know What Makes These Cases Different
- Do You Sue a Rideshare Company After an Accident?
- Our Rideshare Accident Law Firm Offers Free Consultations
Trust Our Personal Injury Attorneys With Your Case
What sets the attorneys at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., apart from the many other personal injury law firms serving Freeport? Here are just a few of the unique benefits we offer:- Multilingual services: We know that not everyone in our community is fluent in English, so we offer services in Spanish, Creole, Bengali, Greek, and can arrange translation if you are more comfortable in another language.
- Communication at your convenience: Members of our legal team respect your schedule and gladly make themselves available to answer your questions and assist with your case.
- Direct attorney access: You get to work directly with your Freeport rideshare accident lawyer.
- Personalized care: Our Freeport lawyers understand that no two cases are alike, so we apply a tailored strategy to every single legal action.
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How Damages Make a Difference After a Rideshare Accident
Uber and Lyft accidents affect victims’ lives in any number of ways, and every victim’s injuries are different. Our rideshare accident attorneys in Freeport investigate carefully to determine which of the following types of damages our clients are eligible for:- Medical expenses, including both short-term emergency treatment and long-term care
- Lost income, including wages you missed by taking time off work, and any earning capacity you have lost due to chronic injuries
- Pain and suffering, including all physical and emotional distress connected with the injuries you suffered
- Diminished quality of life, if you have lost the ability to take care of yourself or others, or to engage in enjoyable hobbies or activities
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Our Freeport Rideshare Accident Lawyers Know What Makes These Cases Different
Freeport residents may hire a rideshare driver for any number of reasons. Maybe they need a ride to JFK, or maybe they want to be able to enjoy a night out on the waterfront without having to worry about how they will get home. Just as the reasons for using an Uber or Lyft differ in every case, so do the reasons that rideshare accidents happen in Freeport—and how the insurance companies react to claims or lawsuits. That is why every case requires a customized approach. We understand that no two cases are alike. This is especially true of rideshare accident claims, which often involve complicating factors like:- Multiple insurance companies: You might have to contend with your own no-fault insurance company, the rideshare driver’s insurer, and the rideshare company’s insurer, depending on your circumstances.
- Serious injuries: We must prove your injury is “serious,” as defined by state law, before you are allowed to file a claim or lawsuit against the at-fault party.
- Liability: In cases involving so many parties, figuring out who is liable is often complex, especially if one or more of these parties try to deflect blame.
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Do You Sue a Rideshare Company After an Accident?
There are two parts of this question to consider:- Do you sue after an accident: Not necessarily. In many cases, we are able to secure a pretrial settlement by negotiating with the insurance company, but we are always prepared to file a lawsuit as well.
- Do you take action against a rideshare company specifically: If the rideshare company was negligent (e.g., they failed to vet their drivers), or if their insurance company is responsible for paying your damages but refuses to do so, then yes, you could take action against the company.
- The rideshare driver, if they displayed reckless behavior behind the wheel, e.g., speeding, ignoring red lights, or following too closely
- A different driver, if someone other than the rideshare driver was careless
- A maintenance team, if poor vehicle or road maintenance caused the crash
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Our Rideshare Accident Law Firm Offers Free Consultations
Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., will advise you about your rights and options at no cost or obligation to you. When you are struggling to understand your legal rights and trying to cope with serious injuries, the professional, compassionate guidance of a Freeport rideshare accident attorney makes all the difference. Call now to begin.Call or text (516) 932-0400 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form