Taxi, Uber, Lyft, TLC Accidents

Have You Suffered Injury in a Lyft, Uber, or a Taxi Car Accident?

If you’ve ever had an unexpected injury due to an accident, you will agree that you may end up spending more than you imagined. You might even end up with an injury that will leave you incapacitated for the rest of your life. When an accident occurs and you suffer an injury, the first thing you should do is to pursue compensation.

Pursuing compensation may come with lots of stress from different parties such as insurance companies, Uber, the driver, and other third parties. Every one of them will try as much as they can to avoid taking responsibility for your injuries.

The smart thing to do is to contact Rozhik Law Firm PLLC when you have a ride sharing accident in NYC because:

• Many insurance companies will look for the best way to reduce their cost, thereby paying you less than you should be getting.
• Some insurance companies might even come up with some flimsy reasons to deny your claim.

Our job is to help you work out a fair settlement and stand up to any party that doesn’t want to pay you what you deserve.
As professionals, we know the right worth for every case. So, do not make the error of going for your claim on your own to avoid being paid less than you deserve. Do not allow insurance companies to decide your claim. One of our responsibilities is to work with other experts who will help us understand your case better, the lifetime effect of your injury, as well as the exact worth of your case.
If two persons or more are responsible for your accident, they are all liable for your injuries. As professionals, we will help you get your money from anyone that may be involved in the accident.

Some people might end up blaming you for the accident because they do not want to pay you. If this works, you may end up losing a lot of money than you ever imagined. Using the expertise of our attorneys will help you get your compensation as they are well-train to reduce your involvement in the accident.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO AS A PASSENGER INVOLVED IN AN UBER/LYFT ACCIDENT

As an Uber or Lyft passenger that just got involved in an accident, you may not have the right information or know your rights as an individual in such a situation.

Depending on your degree of injury, you may need to cover some medical expenses and may also have to deal with lots of pain and challenges that could affect your job. Getting an experienced car accident attorney in New York should be your first consideration. It is necessary because Uber and Lyft do not have clear directives for their passengers that get injured in accidents.

However, there is an instruction that requires all drivers to contact 911 after an accident and ensure that the passengers are okay by getting them the necessary medical attention. Besides, Lyft has a “Trust and Safety Team” who reach out to their passengers when an accident occurs and do all they can to manage the situation. The primary aim of both Uber and Lyft is to keep their customers safe. They are concerned about the safety of their drivers too.

Drivers are even allowed to reach out to the company when an accident occurs to enable them to take care of the situation.

As a passenger, getting an attorney will help you work on getting better on time and getting compensated without hassle.

To make things easier, you need to get some vital information when you’re involved in an accident. You should take note of the road condition at that particular time, the place and time the accident took place as well as other necessary information.

As a passenger, endeavor to get the following information for the drivers involved in the accident:

• The name of your Lyft or Uber driver, his/her phone number, and contact address. You can see some of these details on the app if they aren’t willing to give it out.
• The name, phone number, and contact information of the other driver involved in the accident.
• The personal information of the Uber or Lyft driver.
• The insurance information of the other driver.
• Vehicle information of all cars involved in the accident such as the model, license plate number, model, make, and registration number.
• Names, phone numbers, and addresses of a few witnesses.
• Pictures of injury sustained and vehicles involved in the accident.

Getting this information is very important as this will help you figure out what to do and the next steps to take. It will also help make the process stress-free.

WHO IS LIABLE FOR MY INJURIES WHEN I HAVE A LYFT, UBER, OR TAXI CAR ACCIDENT?

The people responsible for your injuries as a result of Uber or Lyft accidents could be the Lyft or Uber driver, driver of another car, bicyclist, pedestrian, or taxi driver. A transit company or any agency involved in the manufacturing of a defective car that contributes to the accident is also liable.
New York’s comparative fault rules divide liability among everyone who is involved in the accident and share the fault.
As a result, you can easily file a lawsuit or injury claim against anyone who contributed to your getting hurt.

HOW WILL I GET MY MONEY AFTER AN UBER OR LYFT, OR A LIVERY DRIVER CAR ACCIDENT?

This situation can be quite tricky sometimes since some of these accidents are not caused by the drivers.
Sometimes, getting money can be difficult if the Uber driver was not using the Uber app when the accident occurred. In such a situation, the private insurance company of the driver, the driver, or even Uber’s insurance company might be liable for damages. Therefore, the best way to find out is to hire an attorney.

WHAT HAPPENS IF THE UBER OR LYFT DRIVER WAS NOT LOGGED INTO THE UBER APP OR LYFT APP AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT?

One factor that determines whether or not you will get compensated by the driver is whether or not they are on duty. Getting compensated by Uber or Lyft is only possible when the driver is logged into the app. If they aren’t logged in, it shows they are not working. So, you can not get paid by Lyft or Uber in such a situation. However, you can get compensated by the private insurance provider of the driver or file a claim with your insurance company to get your benefits.

WHAT HAPPENS IF THE UBER OR LYFT DRIVER WAS LOGGED INTO THE APP, BUT THEY DID NOT ACCEPT THE RIDE?

If an accident occurs when the Uber driver is logged into the app without having accepted a ride request, you might get compensated by the insurance policy of Lyft or Uber. The limited policy covered by New York includes:

• $25,000 property damage for each accident
• $50,000 bodily damage compensation for each accident.

In cases whereby your damage exceeds the above figures, you are eligible to file a claim and get compensated by Lyft or Uber’s policy. However, the private insurance coverage of the driver of the vehicle will be your major source of compensation.

WHAT HAPPENS IF THE UBER OR LYFT DRIVER HAS ACCEPTED THE RIDE REQUEST AND/OR HAS A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE?

Uber’s $1 million insurance policy becomes effective from the moment an Uber driver accepts your ride request. The compensation covers bodily harm, damages, and death. This policy becomes effective as soon as the driver accepts the ride when he picks the passenger and until the passenger exits the vehicle. In such an instance, the insurance policy of the Uber driver will be the first place where you will look for your claim. The policy covers the difference between your damages and what you will recover from other compensation sources.

Usually, Lyft and Uber will do all they can to deny being liable for your injuries because they believe that they aren’t totally responsible for the accident caused by the driver since they are independent contractors. Hiring an expert is the best way to get your benefits as they are in the best position to help you get your deserved compensation.
Contact our NYC personal injury lawyers today, and you will be glad you did.

WHAT ARE THE COMMON CAUSES OF UBER DRIVER OR LYFT DRIVER CAR ACCIDENTS?

Uber or Lyft driver or taxi driver accidents can occur at any time and any place. These accidents happen for a lot of reasons, and some of the common causes are:

• Drunk driving
• Distracted while driving
• Stressed or tired and driving
• Searching for passengers and paying less attention to traffic
• Over-speeding
• Breaking traffic laws
• Stopping suddenly when dropping passengers
• Making illegal or improper U-turns
• Failure to signal while driving
• Stopping in no-stopping areas.
• Not using the traffic light
• A bad weather conditions like a storm and heavy rain
• Bad vehicles
• Bad road conditions

Lyft and Uber accidents usually happen as a result of the carelessness of the drivers and other road users. If you get injured as a result of the carelessness of another person, you have every right to demand compensation.

WHAT MONIES ARE MY ENTITLED TO WHEN I’M INVOLVED IN AN UBER ACCIDENT OR LYFT ACCIDENT?

Many law firms in NYC value money a lot and they only agree to take up cases of people that have serious injuries.
At Rozhik Law Firm PLLC, we believe that getting you your compensation is crucial as an injury could be disruptive to your daily activities.

We work endlessly to ensure that you get the benefits for all vehicular injuries. If you experience issues like broken hands, arm, elbow, toe, leg, finger, ankle, bruises, sprains, or other wounds, we are ready to defend and support you.

To ensure that we meet the needs of all our clients, we offer free consultation services. So, contact us today to schedule a meeting with us. If you can not come down to our office due to severe injury or other conditions, our attorneys are available to visit you anywhere around the state. If you’re at work, hospital, home, or anywhere else, we are willing to come over and do all we can to help you get better. Kindly reach us to speak with our staff, and we will make it all easy for you.

Also, our NYC Uber accident attorneys are trained to identify the severity of your injuries and the compensation you deserve. They will also help you demand monetary damages, including money for disability, medical expenses, reduced earning, emotional trauma, lost income, pain, and more. Contact us today, and we will provide you with all the necessary information and steps you need to follow after being in an Uber or Lyft accident. We will also discuss the processes which we will follow to get you your compensation.

HOW MUCH TIME DO I HAVE TO FILE A CLAIM FOR AN UBER OR LYFT ACCIDENT IN NEW YORK?

You have three years to ask for compensation when you’re involved in a Lyft or Uber accident. If you fail to file a claim within the three years that the accident took place, you will not get your benefits. So, you have lots of weeks, months, or a few years to work on getting your deserved compensation.

However, the faster you lay your claims, the easier and faster it becomes since the evidence is still clear and you have fresh information about the event. If you recently discovered that you should be compensated after a few months, we can also help you work on your case and get you your right.

Contact us today at (917)567-1963 to discuss your case and enjoy our free consultation. Our lawyers are experts at what they do and they have many clients across NYC, including Long Island, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Westchester, the Bronx, and Staten Island.