Islip Rideshare Accident Lawyer

Whether you were a rideshare passenger, the occupant of another vehicle, or even a rideshare driver who fell victim to someone else’s negligence, you are entitled to compensation. Seeking that compensation is not always straightforward, but our Islip personal injury lawyers handling rideshare accidents will guide you through the whole process. Call today to find out how Friedman & Simon, L.L.P.’s Islip rideshare accident lawyers will fight for the money you need. We want to give your family the means to make the best of a bad situation.

What Compensation Do You Get After a Rideshare Accident?

You could potentially receive money for all of your losses. This includes financial losses like medical expenses, loss of income, and property damage, as well as physical losses like pain and suffering, scarring, and disabling injuries. The money we work to recover for our clients allows them to pay all accident-related bills, support themselves and their dependents for as long as they are unable to work, and make a fresh start after a life-altering injury.

Do You Sue the Rideshare Company for Compensation?

Filing a lawsuit against Uber or Lyft might be an option if, for example, their insurance company owes you money but refuses to offer an appropriate settlement. This might happen if the accident occurred while their driver was transporting a passenger, in which case Lyft or Uber’s insurance should cover the damage done in a serious injury accident, or if the rideshare company itself displayed negligence. That said, most cases do not need to get to this point. Insurance companies are often willing to negotiate a pretrial settlement. Our team will reach out to the insurer and see if they are prepared to work out an appropriate arrangement with us. If the rideshare driver was not using the app at the time of the crash, then the rideshare company is not responsible for your damages. We will instead pursue a claim against the at-fault party’s liability insurance.

For a free legal consultation with a Rideshare Accident lawyer serving Islip, call (516) 932-0400

What Do Rideshare Accident Lawyers Do for Clients in Islip?

Our legal team is proud to provide personalized legal support to every one of our clients. No two cases are alike, so we will adjust our strategy and approach to fit your needs as we:

• Keep you updated about what is happening with your case, when you have to make legal decisions, and what we are doing to advocate for you
• Identify liable parties and fearlessly confront them on your behalf, whether they are an individual driver or a rideshare company
• Communicate with others so you never have to worry about dealing with the insurance company by yourself
• Collect evidence to prove that the at-fault party was negligent and that this negligence caused your accident injuries
• Calculate your damages so you understand your case’s worth and are better able to evaluate the insurer’s settlement offers

Since 1991, the attorneys at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., have supported our clients by providing compassionate representation and fierce advocacy. Call now to learn more about your rights. We encourage you to be completely open with us and share every detail you remember about the crash. This allows us to better assess your case.

We Represent All Victims of Negligence in Islip

Rideshare accidents have many possible causes and could harm everyone involved. Our Islip lawyers are willing to protect anyone whose rights were violated by someone else’s negligence, including if:

• You were a rideshare passenger whose driver was negligent
• You were a rideshare driver who was hit by the reckless driver of another vehicle
• You were the driver or passenger in another vehicle that was struck by a careless rideshare driver
• You were a pedestrian or bicyclist who was hurt by a negligent rideshare driver
• You were a rideshare driver or passenger who was injured because the roadway itself was poorly maintained

If you believe negligence played a role in your accident, even if you are not completely sure of what happened, our accident injury law firm wants to hear from you.

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What Should You Do After a Rideshare Crash?

Your primary concerns should be your health and your legal rights.

Protecting Your Health After a Car Accident

Call 911 right away. This allows the appropriate authorities—such as the Suffolk County Third Precinct and the Islip Fire Department—to come and render aid. Make sure you arrange for medical care immediately: depending on your injuries, you might choose to visit an emergency room like the one at South Shore University Hospital or make an appointment with your own doctor. Follow through on all medical care. Stopping treatment before your doctor deems you ready to be discharged from the recommended course of treatment could put both your case and your recovery at risk.

Protecting Your Rights After a Car Accident

If possible, start collecting evidence before you leave the scene. This typically involves asking the other driver for their contact and insurance information. You could also photograph the accident scene, focusing on your injuries, the damage to and positioning of each vehicle, and any potential environmental hazards that might have contributed to the crash. Once you get home, save all materials related to the collision, including medical bills, communications with your employer regarding your ability to work, and communications from the insurer. Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., will use whatever evidence you were able to collect to start your case file. We will then build on that evidence with materials like the rideshare company’s internal records, witness and expert testimony, and the official police report.

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Get Advice From an Islip Rideshare Accident Attorney Today

Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients by providing attentive representation from the start of a case until the very end. Call today and let us tell you more about the services and support our Islip rideshare accident lawyers offer. Our team will assist you in Greek, Spanish, Bengali, Creole, or another language you prefer.

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