Queens Uber and Lyft Rideshare Accident Attorney

Who Is Liable for Uber and Lyft Rideshare Accidents in Queens?

Ordinarily, when you get into an accident with the driver of a privately-owned passenger car, the question of liability is relatively straightforward. It’s going to lie between you and the other driver. For example, if your car is hit from behind by a driver who violated the state driver’s manual by following too closely, that driver would be liable for your accident and the damages it causes.

Many car accidents are caused by a driver behaving negligently or ignoring the rules. Uber and Lyft rideshare drivers are frequently distracted by external factors like looking for their pick-up or checking text messages while driving. This can lead to accidents.

The Rideshare Company Might Have To Pay for Your Losses

That’s why the liability equation changes significantly when the driver of the other vehicle is working as an employee of a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft at the time of the accident. The reason for this is that employers can be held liable for the actions of their employees and subcontractors.

That means whenever you are injured in an accident with an Uber or Lyft rideshare driver, both the rideshare company and the driver of the car may share liability for the damages in your accident. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for both the driver’s private insurance company and the rideshare company to contest liability when this happens.

Your Lawyer Will Handle the Often Complicated Question of Accident Liability

Most personal liability policies carried by everyday drivers have clauses that exempt the insurance company from liability if the covered driver is using the car for work purposes. This means they might refuse to pay for the damages in your accident.

Making matters worse, the commercial insurance carrier for Uber or Lyft might try to drag the case out unnecessarily while contesting their liability. The Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP is not afraid to pursue both insurance companies at the same time. We’ve done it before, and our rideshare accident lawyers serving Queens can do it for you if we have to!

Is The Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP Expensive?

Our team has been practicing law for long enough to know that the only thing that scares accident victims more than medical bills are legal bills. When medical and car repair bills start piling up after an accident, this fear of further costs can deter people from seeking legal advice.

The sad irony is that people dealing with the fallout of an injury accident with a rideshare driver may need legal advice more than they realize. That’s why the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP takes personal injury cases on a contingency basis.

Our Fee Comes Out of Your Rideshare Accident Award

It means if our office takes your case, you won’t have any legal bills unless we recover a financial settlement. That’s right. If we don’t win, you don’t owe us anything. We’re confident in our ability and experience fighting for clients like you. So, we’ll work for you on a strictly pay-for-performance basis.

However, our Queens team realizes that we can’t begin fighting for you if you’re scared of getting a bill just for coming in and talking to us. That’s why the initial consultation with our firm is free as well. So, the answer to whether our Queens rideshare accident lawyer’s service is expensive is very simple.

If we win your injury accident case, you won’t pay anything out of pocket to be represented by the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP.

How Much Our Firm Could Secure for Your Rideshare Accident

Every car accident case is different, which is why we can’t assess how much your case may potentially be worth until we sit down and consult with you. With that said, if you were injured in a rideshare accident, you can likely make a case for recoverable damages.

Although you may be receiving bills linked to the accident, the liable party is responsible for compensating you for your financial losses and injuries. These losses are known as recoverable damages because paying the bills is damaging to your finances, and the law allows you to recover those damages through the legal process. Examples of recoverable damages include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lost wages
• Vehicle transport (e.g., towing from the accident scene)
• Vehicle repair  (e.g., body work, mechanical damage)
• Medical bills (e.g., ambulance, hospitalization)
• After-accident care (e.g., physical therapy)
• Permanent disability or loss of income

The Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP Is There When You Need Us

An accident causes stress if an Uber or Lyft rideshare driver is involved. Retaining legal representation after an accident like this can significantly reduce your stress level. If the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP is fortunate enough to earn your business and represent you, we will do everything to make you whole again.

Your case matters to us; you matter to us. So, please call us at (866) 878-6774 and find out how we can help. We’re waiting to hear from you. Your lawyer will bring all of our resources to fight for just compensation for your accident injuries and losses.