If you were the victim of a Levittown Uber or Lyft rideshare accident, you likely have the right to hold the at-fault driver responsible for any serious injuries and other damages you sustained. At Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., our attorneys understand how New York State’s car accident laws apply to rideshare services and drivers.
Call today for a free consultation with our car accident lawyer. We take on cases when accidents occur in Levittown, on Long Island, or elsewhere in the greater NYC area. We handle these cases on a contingency-fee-basis so you will never pay anything for our services unless and until we win a money recovery for you.
In This Article
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- Uber and Lyft Rideshare Accident Cases Are Complex
- How the Attorney Will Help
- Recoverable Damages in a Levittown Uber and Lyft Rideshare Accident
- There Are Deadlines on How Long You Can Wait to File Suit
- Insurance Companies Are Not Your Friends
- Talk to a Levittown Uber and Lyft Rideshare Accident Lawyer
Uber and Lyft Rideshare Accident Cases Are Complex
Because of the way rideshare companies and apps work, navigating the insurance claims process after an accident can be complicated. Our team knows how to handle these cases. We will explain your options and help you understand your rights if you sustained injuries in any type of accident involving a rideshare vehicle. Both Uber and Lyft provide auto liability insurance coverage for their drivers any time there is a rider in the car with them, and a contingent policy for when they are waiting for a rider but have not yet paired with one. When the driver has no passenger and is not on the way to pick one up, the driver’s personal policy is the primary policy, although there are sometimes hiccups or outright denials that occur when filing these claims. Our team will file your claim or pursue a lawsuit on your behalf if you were:- In a rideshare and the driver caused an accident
- In a rideshare hit by another car, truck, bus, or another vehicle
- Hit by a rideshare driver while driving your own car, motorcycle, or truck
- A pedestrian hit by a rideshare driver
- In a bicycle accident caused by a rideshare driver
For a free legal consultation with a Uber and Lyft Ridesharing Accident lawyer serving Levittown, call (516) 932-0400
How the Attorney Will Help
Our rideshare lawyers know how to navigate the insurance claims process, even when it involves Uber or Lyft insurance and the at-fault driver’s own insurance policy. We will review your case, and if you suffered a serious injury due to another driver's negligence, we will take action on your behalf against that driver and the rideshare company they were driving for at the time of the accident. Once you choose our law firm to represent you, we will:- Keep you updated on your case: We want our clients to know we welcome their questions and that someone is always available to answer their questions when they call our office.. We also proactively share progress with each client and advise them about the next steps.
- Identify liable parties: Should you sue the driver, the rideshare company, both, or someone else? One of the first things we will do for you is to determine the answer to this vital question.
- Communicate with all parties for you: It is best if you do not speak or meet with the parties who caused your accident, their insurance company, or their lawyers. If they contact you, simply refer them to us. We will take care of the rest.
- Gather evidence: We will use all available documentation and testimonies to put together a case that supports your need for damages. Your lawyer will then present this case to the insurance company and, if necessary, a jury.
- Determine a value for your case: Our team will add up your financial and non-economic losses to arrive at an appropriate amount to seek from the liable party’s insurance company.
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Recoverable Damages in a Levittown Uber and Lyft Rideshare Accident
When we pursue compensation for our clients after a rideshare accident, we file an insurance claim and demand an appropriate payout based on their documented expenses and losses, as well as just compensation for their non-economic damages. We calculate a fair settlement value before we take action in their case. If the insurance company refuses to pay out, we are not afraid to take the case to trial. We will not back down from Uber, Lyft, or any other rideshare company. The types of damages we pursue on behalf of our injured clients include:- Medical treatment and related care
- Future medical care related to their accident injuries
- Ongoing care costs as applicable
- Lost wages and benefits
- Diminished earning capacity
- Property damages, including repair of their vehicle
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Diminished life enjoyment
How Much Is My Rideshare Accident Worth?
The answer to this question varies with every client. One of our most important jobs involves figuring out how much an accident victim should fight for based on numerous factors, including:- How much money they spent or lost as a result of the accident
- How serious their physical and emotional injuries are
- Projected future losses and pain
- The degree of recklessness exhibited by the liable party
- $4.1 million for a car passenger who suffered spinal cord injuries in a rollover accident
- $1.9 million for a motorcyclist who suffered a broken leg after being hit by another vehicle
- $850,000 for a car passenger who suffered a back injury in a rear-end accident
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There Are Deadlines on How Long You Can Wait to File Suit
While New York law does place time limits on pursuing legal action in a rideshare accident case under New York Civil Practice Laws & Rules § 214, there are also other reasons why it is important to act quickly to contact a Levittown Uber and Lyft rideshare accident attorney following a rideshare accident. In addition to the statute of limitations, the processes of making claims and bringing lawsuits are governed by other time restrictions too. It is one of our highest priorities to make sure all deadlines are met in a timely and appropriate manner. We encourage you to reach out to us as soon as possible. We will go to work on your case right away, gathering evidence and preparing to file a claim on your behalf. It is important to note, the sooner you contact us, the greater our opportunity to build the strongest case possible on your behalf.Complete a Free Case Evaluation form now
Insurance Companies Are Not Your Friends
No matter whose insurance company you end up dealing with—the rideshare driver’s, the rideshare company’s, or even your own—it is important to remember that insurance companies are advancing their interests, not yours. Insurance companies have been known to try a variety of unfair tactics to avoid paying deserving victims, including:- Asking for a recorded statement from which they will pull contextless quotes or minor inconsistencies to undermine your claim
- Blaming the victim for their own injuries to reduce or even eliminate the liable party’s responsibility to pay damages
- Using your own words to “prove” that the injuries you suffered are not that bad or that you have not had to spend as much money on them as you say
Talk to a Levittown Uber and Lyft Rideshare Accident Lawyer
As passionate advocates for the injured, our Uber and Lyft rideshare lawyers are ready to go to work on your case as soon as possible. We handle not only rideshare accidents that occur in Levittown but elsewhere in greater NYC too. Reach out to us to learn more about your rights, how to file an insurance claim, and whether you can hold the rideshare company responsible. Contact Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. today. Our attorneys provide free case reviews for rideshare accident victims in and around New York City.Call or text (516) 932-0400 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form