Uber Accident Lawyer in Massapequa

When an Uber is involved in a crash, figuring out who is responsible may be more complicated than it first appears. The rideshare driver, another motorist, or more than one driver may share fault. The insurance coverage available can also depend on what the Uber driver was doing in the app when the collision occurred.

A Massapequa Uber accident lawyer from Levine And Wiss will investigate the crash, sort through the insurance issues, and pursue damages from those responsible.

Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for clients and brings more than 100 years of combined legal experience to every case.

We know that dealing with injuries, missed work, and insurance companies can take up time you would rather spend elsewhere.

Our Massapequa rideshare accident lawyer will keep you informed and answer your questions. We work with an in-house team of investigators and paralegals to handle your case from start to finish. Call today for a free consultation.

How Our Massapequa Uber Accident Attorney Handles Your Case

Rideshare claims often require information from several sources. We may need the police report, medical records, witness statements, vehicle information, app records, insurance documents, photographs, and video from nearby homes or businesses.

Levine And Wiss has attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and other staff working in-house under partner supervision. Your attorney stays involved from the beginning of the case through its conclusion.

Our legal team will look into the collision to determine how it happened. We also will:

• Determine whether the Uber driver was logged into the app or carrying a passenger.
• Identify the drivers and insurance company involved.
• Collect records and other evidence before it becomes harder to obtain.
• Document your medical treatment and financial losses.
• Handle communications and negotiations with insurers.
• Prepare the case for court when litigation becomes necessary.

Our Massapequa car accident lawyer will also investigate other motorists who may share responsibility for the collision. If an insurer disputes liability or the value of a claim, Levine And Wiss is prepared to litigate rather than accept an inadequate offer simply to close the case.

Who May Be Liable for an Uber Crash?

Responsibility does not automatically fall on the Uber driver just because an Uber was involved. The evidence may point to the rideshare driver, another motorist, or more than one person.

An Uber driver may cause a crash by speeding, driving while distracted, or failing to follow traffic laws. In other cases, another driver may be partly or fully responsible. A Massapequa personal injury lawyer at Levine And Wiss can compare the accounts given by the drivers with physical evidence from the crash.

Such evidence may include vehicle damage, photographs, video, witness accounts, electronic records, and other information that helps show how the collision occurred.

How an Uber Driver’s Status Affects a Claim

Most Uber drivers use their vehicles and work as independent contractors. Because of this arrangement, responsibility for a crash does not always fall on Uber. Insurance is a separate issue.

The coverage available may depend on whether the driver was offline, waiting for a ride request, or completing a trip when the crash happened.

How Uber Insurance Coverage Can Affect Your Claim

Insurance is one of the biggest differences between an ordinary two-car collision and an Uber accident. New York has insurance requirements for rideshare drivers, and the coverage that applies can depend on what the driver was doing at the time of the crash.

The driver’s status at the time of the collision matters. If the Uber app was off, the driver’s personal auto insurance generally applies. Once the driver logs into the app and waits for a ride request, rideshare coverage may apply.

The available coverage changes again after the driver accepts a ride and while a passenger is in the vehicle. New York requires higher insurance coverage for rideshare trips than standard auto insurance, with coverage limits that can reach $1.25 million when a driver is transporting a passenger.

New York’s no-fault insurance may also cover certain medical expenses and lost earnings after an Uber accident, regardless of who caused the crash. Our Uber crash lawyer in Massapequa can review the driver’s app status and available policies to determine which coverage applies.

Passengers, Uber Drivers, and Other Motorists May Have Claims

An Uber crash can hurt several people who have different roles in an accident. A passenger usually has no control over how the Uber driver or another motorist operates a vehicle. The passenger’s claim may involve coverage connected to one or several drivers.

An Uber driver may also have a claim when another motorist causes the collision. Insurance questions may become more complicated because the driver was using a personal vehicle for rideshare work at the time.

Drivers and passengers in other vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians may also have claims when an Uber driver’s negligence causes a crash.

Levine And Wiss examines the person’s role in the collision and the available insurance rather than treating every Uber accident claim the same way. Contact us today to discuss your rideshare accident during a free consultation.

Recoverable Damages After an Uber Accident in Massapequa

A personal injury claim seeks damages for the losses caused by another party’s negligence. The damages available depend on the injuries and circumstances of the crash.

People injured in rideshare crashes may seek payment for medical bills, lost income, future treatment, reduced ability to earn income, pain and suffering, and other accident-related losses. Severe injuries may also lead to claims involving long-term care or lasting physical limitations.

Our Massapequa Uber injury lawyer examines current losses and expenses or limitations that are reasonably expected to continue. This helps our attorneys evaluate a claim before discussing a settlement with an insurance company.

Fatal Uber Accidents May Lead to a Wrongful Death Claim

If you have lost someone in an Uber accident, we are deeply sorry for your loss. We know that legal and financial questions may arise when your family is already dealing with so much. We will explain your options and handle the legal details of a wrongful death action on your family’s behalf.

When an Uber collision causes a fatal injury, the decedent’s personal representative may bring a wrongful death action for the benefit of eligible family members. Damages may include funeral and burial expenses and qualifying financial losses related to the person’s death.

A related survival claim may address certain losses the person experienced between the injury and death. Our Massapequa wrongful death lawyer will review the collision, determine which insurance may apply, and pursue the damages permitted under state law for the family and estate.

New York Sets Deadlines for Uber Accident Lawsuits

We aim to settle claims outside of court, but if the next step is to head to trial, we must file your case by a certain time. Under NY CPLR § 214(5), you generally have three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. A shorter deadline may apply in certain cases, including claims involving a government entity.

If you are filing a wrongful death lawsuit, NY EPT § 5-4.1 generally requires a wrongful death action to be started within two years of the person’s death.

You can reach out to our team as soon as possible to find out the filing deadline that applies to your case and protect your right to seek damages. We will handle your claim and work to file it on time.

Talk to Levine And Wiss About a Massapequa Uber Accident

Uber crashes can involve several parties, insurance claims, and questions about what the driver was doing in the app at the time of the crash. Levine And Wiss handles those details for our clients and keeps them informed as the case develops.

We have helped thousands of New Yorkers with serious injury claims for more than 15 years. You can communicate directly with our lawyer, including by text message.

Our team is available 24/7, and consultations can take place at one of our offices, by Zoom, at a hospital, or at another location when travel is difficult.

Contact us today to review your options and next steps during a free consultation.