How Can a Long Island Uber and Lyft Accident Attorney Help?
Hiring an experienced Uber and Lyft accident lawyer at Parker Waichman LLP can give your case the best chance of a successful outcome. Our attorneys have specialized training and extensive experience in rideshare accident law and will advocate tirelessly on your behalf.
Other ways they can help during this challenging time include:
- Investigating the accident
- Gathering evidence
- Interviewing witnesses
- Consulting with experts
- Filing paperwork
- Handling all communication with the insurance companies or defense attorneys
- Filing a lawsuit, if necessary
- Representing you in court
Rideshare Accident Liability
The most complex part of Uber and Lyft accidents is determining liability.
Uber and Lyft drivers in New York must carry auto insurance policies that meet the state’s minimum requirements, such as bodily injury liability insurance, personal injury protection, and uninsured motorist coverage.
When a motorist works for Uber or Lyft, both rideshare companies will provide commercial insurance to protect rideshare drivers and passengers.
The Taxi and Limousine Commission also requires Uber and Lyft drivers to obtain insurance with liability limits of $300,000 per accident, $100,000 per person, $200,000 in personal injury protection, and property damage of $10,000.
Both Uber and Lyft have insurance coverage limits that vary significantly depending on the status of the Uber or Lyft driver at the time of the motor vehicle collision.
Driver Was Not Logged into App
If the collision occurred when the rideshare driver’s app was not in use, the injured party will be unable to receive compensation from Uber or Lyft. If the accident occurred when the driver was active on the app and they were waiting for a ride request, then the injured party can receive insurance coverage.
Driver On the Way to Pick Up a Passenger or Transporting Passenger
If the rideshare driver is involved in an auto accident on their way to pick up a passenger or they are actively transporting a passenger to their destination, the insurance coverage goes up to $1 million.
New York’s No-Fault Law
If you were injured in a rideshare accident, under your Personal Injury Protection insurance, you can recover up to $50,000 in compensation for your medical expenses and lost income.
Filing a Lawsuit
If you suffered a serious injury in the accident you can recover compensation in court for non-economic losses, such as pain and suffering. Examples of serious injuries can include loss of a limb, loss of a fetus, or death.
What Compensation Can I Recover After a Rideshare Accident?
If you were injured in a rideshare accident, the damages you’re entitled to can depend on many factors, such as the extent of your injuries, how much time you missed at work, and other variables.
In some cases, an accident victim can recover the following types of damages:
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Lost past, present, and future wages
- Loss of quality of life
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
And more.
At Parker Waichman LLP, our attorneys may work with experts to accurately value your damages, ensuring you pursue the compensation you need to continue to receive vital medical treatment now and in the future.
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