As a rideshare accident victim, you could be dealing with injuries while working to determine who will be held responsible for your accident. If you were injured in a rideshare accident, you can hire an East Meadow car accident lawyer to help you file a personal injury claim or lawsuit. The legal team at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., will piece together the accident’s cause, gather evidence and data, and present a compelling argument with the goal of winning the best possible result for your case in court if necessary.
Call us now for a free consultation at (516) 932-0400.
- Determining Liability
- Uber & Lyft Policies
- No-Fault Threshold
- Pedestrian Injuries
- How a Lawyer Can Help
- Contact Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. for a Free Consultation
Determining Liability
One of the most challenging aspects of a rideshare accident case is determining who will be held responsible. Crashes could involve the rideshare driver, passengers, another driver, or even bicyclists or pedestrians. Moreover, some rideshare companies offer insurance coverage for their drivers in the event of an accident. Depending on what service you were using and the circumstances of the crash, your personal injury claim or suit could seek to hold different parties liable.
According to Uber’s and Lyft’s insurance policies, the main variables in Uber or Lyft’s insurance coverage for a rideshare accident are:
- Whether the rideshare driver was logged in and active on the app
- Whether the rideshare driver was driving to pick up or transport passengers
- Whether the rideshare driver has personal insurance coverage
For a free legal consultation with a Uber and Lyft Ridesharing Accident lawyer serving East Meadow, call 516-932-0400
Uber & Lyft Policies
Both Lyft and Uber’s drivers are independent contractors, not employees. However, Uber and Lyft still support their drivers with insurance coverage in the event of an accident. According to both Uber and Lyft, the insurance coverage provided to drivers varies based on the situation. For instance, if the driver is offline or not using the app and then gets into an accident, Uber and Lyft provide no coverage. In such a case, the driver’s personal insurance would need to cover settlements made with or awards obtained by an injured party.
Company coverage kicks in once a driver is logged into the app and waiting for or serving a customer. Should an accident happen while a driver is actively shuttling a passenger, Uber and Lyft provide a certain amount for injuries and property damage. In this case, the company’s coverage kicks in, with both Uber and Lyft providing up to $1 million in third-party liability coverage.
What this means for victims is you can only pursue compensation through Uber or Lyft under specific conditions. In certain cases, you will have to pursue the driver and their own personal insurance company to receive reimbursement and compensation for your injuries. If the driver’s auto insurance does not cover the accident, you will have to pursue other legal avenues for claiming compensation.
East Meadow Uber and Lyft Ridesharing Accident Lawyer Near Me 516-932-0400
No-Fault Threshold
New York is a no-fault state. This means that in most cases, the insurance of the car you were driving or that you were a passenger in will first cover your medical expenses and a portion of your lost earnings caused by injuries suffered in the accident. Under the no-fault procedure, suing an at-fault driver for compensation requires that certain criteria are met.
To file a personal injury lawsuit against an at-fault motorist, you will need to have injuries severe enough to warrant it. Some of the injuries that could qualify for meeting this threshold include broken bones, substantial disfigurement, substantial injuries to a part of the body or a body system, and more. Your personal injury attorney will evaluate your potential to sue by looking at your injuries, expenses, medical records, and the effect the accident had on your life.
If you are unsure whether your accident qualifies for a personal injury claim, contact an East Meadow Uber and Lyft ridesharing accident lawyer.
Click to contact our East Meadow Car Accident Lawyers today
Pedestrian Injuries
Not all rideshare accidents exclusively involve motor vehicles. Pedestrian accidents often leave victims with substantial injuries. Given how vulnerable pedestrians are in motor vehicle collisions, these injuries can even result in wrongful death. If you or a loved one were a pedestrian victim of a rideshare accident, you could be eligible for compensation.
Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., will fight for victims of others’ negligence, including pedestrians involved in an accident. Contact our office to learn more at (516) 932-0400.
Complete a Free Case Evaluation form now
How a Lawyer Can Help
After a free consultation to determine the particulars of your case, the team at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., will get to work to identify the parties to be held liable in the lawsuit. We will be your intermediary, communicating with the other parties so that you do not have to worry about working with them on your own.
We will then work on compiling evidence to support your claim. Your personal injury attorney will form an argument for your case by gathering the necessary paperwork and information. Among the evidence and support your rideshare accident claim will make use of are:
- Medical experts
- Hospital and doctors’ reports
- Witness testimony
- Photos and surveillance videos
- Insurance information
With this data, we will know how to value your claim and will review any settlement offers with this information in mind to help you get what you deserve. While many personal injury suits settle out of court, some will go to trial. If this happens, Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., will stand up for you in court and work tirelessly and relentlessly to win the best possible result for you
Contact Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. for a Free Consultation
After an accident with a rideshare driver, knowing how to pursue a claim is often tricky. Many factors must be assessed, including the rideshare driver’s working status, multiple insurance coverage possibilities, and more. By working with a lawyer, you are not alone in this complicated process.
As experienced, dedicated, and caring East Meadow Uber and Lyft ridesharing accident lawyers, we will work hard as we pursue compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and impaired quality of life. The team at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., will keep you updated on your case, determine who will be held liable, communicate with all parties for you, gather evidence, and determine a value for your case as we advocate fiercely for every dollar you are entitled to.
Call our office today for your free initial consultation at (516) 932-0400.
Call or text 516-932-0400 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form