Uber Accident Lawyer New York City, NY
We Protect Rideshare
Crash Victims
- $18 Million+ Collected for Clients
- Navigating the Complexities of Rideshare Crashes
- Serving NYC for 20+ Years
- Representing Drivers
and Passengers
What to Do After a Rideshare Accident in New York
Drivers
- Take a screenshot to document your driving status (available, on trip, etc.) at the time of the crash if you haven't already.
- Contact our attorneys right away before dealing with insurance or Uber/Lyft reps. We can help you understand your coverage and protect your legal options.
- Back up photos of the vehicles, accident scene, and any injuries to something other than your phone.
- Report the accident through the Uber or Lyft app, but avoid discussing fault or details.
Passengers
- Contact The Law Office of Michael H. Joseph, PLLC before speaking with insurance companies. Our attorneys can protect your rights and handle communications on your behalf.
- Back up photos of the scene, vehicle damage, and any visible injuries. Don't let your phone be the only place this evidence exists. Back it up to a cloud service or hard drive.
- Report the accident to Uber or Lyft through the app, but do not give detailed statements.
You Need a Lawyer
With a Track Record of Success
Uber accidents (and Lyft accidents) are more complicated than the average car accident. If you are an Uber passenger, an Uber driver, or another party injured in an accident involving an Uber, you need a law firm that has demonstrated its ability to get the results accident victims need.
Michael H. Joseph and his team of personal injury attorneys are ready to hear your car accident story if you were injured in New York City or the surrounding areas, including Westchester, Rockland, and Long Island. If we take your case, we will begin working in pursuit of the restitution you need following a preventable car accident.
Act Now You Have Three Years to Take Action
New York has a three-year statute of limitations in personal injury cases. The longer you wait to hire a legal advocate after an Uber or Lyft accident, the more difficult it becomes to gather the evidence needed to pursue the compensation you deserve. Contact our New York City Uber accident attorneys today to book a free case review. If we don't win your Uber accident case, you owe us absolutely nothing.
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Insurance Coverage & Rideshare Accidents
In recent years, ride share services like Uber and Lyft have gained tremendous popularity in New York City and the surrounding areas. Not surprisingly, more cars on the road providing ride share services have resulted in an increase in accidents. One of the most frequent questions that our New York City Uber accident lawyers are asked is: "Who pays the medical bills after an Uber accident"?
When an Uber or Lyft accident occurs in New York, the driver's rideshare app is an important factor that can determine whose insurance coverage applies. Let's take a closer look:
When an Uber driver is unavailable to provide rides and is not using the Uber app, the driver's own insurance policy will cover an injured passenger's medical bills and lost wages, regardless of fault, up to a certain limit.
Lyft drivers are also covered by their personal insurance when the Lyft app is off. The minimum amount of personal injury protection (PIP), also known as no fault coverage insurance, you must carry in New York is $50,000. When the driver is at fault for an accident, they can be sued for personal injury damages.
When the app is activated and the driver is available to give rides, Uber Technologies, Inc. provides contingent third-party liability coverage. This includes up to $50,000 per person for bodily injury, $100,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $25,000 for property damage. Lyft offers similar coverage for drivers under these circumstances. Keep in mind, this coverage applies only if the driver’s personal insurance does not fully cover the accident.
When the driver accepts a ride request, Uber Technologies, Inc. has a $1 million third-party liability policy that kicks in. This applies from the moment the ride request is accepted until the trip has ended.
Lyft also provides $1 million for third-party auto liability insurance after a ride has been accepted.
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"Michael and his team were professional and timely in their responses to me regarding any questions I had. Michael’s experience in my type of case was instrumental in getting very positive results. I highly recommend him!"
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Who Will Pay?
So whose insurance company is going to pay for the losses you have suffered as an Uber passenger, Uber driver, or someone else who has been injured in an accident involving an Uber? This will largely depend on who is responsible for the rideshare accident. Once that has been determined, do not expect an easy payout from your own insurance, the responsible party's personal insurance, or Uber's insurance company.
The surest way to collect the compensation you deserve from your injury claim is to hire an attorney who can prove who is liable and whose insurance policy should be used to pay your damages.
You Have Three Years to File a Case Get In Touch With an Injury Lawyer
New York allows people injured in an accident up to three years from the date of an Uber accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. More importantly, under New York Law, anyone injured in a car accident has to file a no fault application within 30 days of the accident to be entitled to medical benefits and lost wages. When you are trying to cope with physical injury, damage to your vehicle, and other losses, that time will pass quickly. If you have been in any kind of accident involving Uber or Lyft, get in touch with our New York City car accident lawyers today to book your free consultation. We can prepare and file your no fault application on the same day you meet with us.
You have absolutely nothing to lose by consulting The Law Offices of Michael H. Joseph, PLLC. Your initial consultation with a NYC personal injury lawyer costs nothing, and our law firm collects no fees unless and until we secure a settlement or jury award on your behalf. We have two offices to serve you:
Manhattan: (212) 858-0503
White Plains: (914) 574-8330
A born-and-bred New Yorker in practice for more than 20 years, Michael H. Joseph leads a team with the legal knowledge to help you maximize the compensation from your injury claim.
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Uber Accident FAQ
I was in an accident while riding in an Uber. Should I just take this up directly with Uber?
No. Although you should report the accident to Uber through the app, you should not talk about the accident with anyone who reaches out to you on behalf of Uber or any other party. Remember: insurance is a business, and it benefits them to pay you as little as possible. Hire an attorney and let them speak to the adjustor so that no one minimizes your claim.
Who are all the parties I need to notify of an Uber accident?
As with any accident, once you have called 911 on behalf of any injured persons, your first call should be to the police. Next, call an Uber accident attorney. An injury lawyer with Michael H. Joseph, PLLC serving Greater New York City can take care of speaking to all insurance representatives on your behalf to ensure you secure the best possible payout.
I am an Uber driver who was in an accident that was somebody else's fault. Does Uber's insurance policy cover anything for me?
Once you have activated the Uber or Lyft app, under New York law, all Uber and Lyft drivers are employees, so you are entitled to workers compensation benefits. If you are injured because another party was at fault, you can sue that other party and their insurance company is responsible for compensating you for your injuries. In cases the other driver responsible for the accident is uninsured or under insured, Uber maintains uninsured motorist coverage and under insured motorist coverage for you and your passengers.How long does it take to resolve an Uber accident case in New York?
The timeline for an Uber or Lyft accident case depends on several factors, including the severity of your injuries, the complexity of determining liability, and whether the case settles or goes to trial. Some cases can resolve in a few months through settlement negotiations, while others may take over a year if they involve serious injuries or fault disputes. Our attorneys work to resolve your case as efficiently as possible while fighting for the maximum compensation you deserve.
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