Uber Accident Lawyer Queens

Why Choose Us to Represent Your Uber Accident Case

At the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe – Queens Personal Injury Lawyers, we have a strong record of dedication, results, and community commitment. We focus on building trust with clients, guiding them with care, and pursuing the best possible outcomes. Here is why many in Queens choose us:

• Decades of Combined Experience – Our attorneys, Stephen M. Cohen and Richard S. Jaffe, have decades of experience representing injury victims throughout New York, achieving significant verdicts and settlements in complex cases. Mr. Cohen has secured results such as $4 million for a motorcyclist with paraplegia, $1.2 million for a child with a fractured skull, and $1.5 million for a worker injured in an elevator accident.
• Distinguished Education and Credentials – Mr. Cohen earned his B.S. from Bradley University and his J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law. Mr. Jaffe earned his B.A. from SUNY Binghamton and his J.D. from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center. Fluent in Spanish, he began advocating for injury victims in 1988 as a paralegal for a personal injury law firm.
• Award-Winning Advocacy– Our firm’s accolades, recognized by respected legal organizations and professional publications, such as Martindale-Hubbell, the American Institute- Personal Injury Division, Super Lawyers, AVVO, and BBB Accredited Business, reflect a strong commitment to justice and outstanding client service.
• No Fee Promise – You pay no legal fees unless we win your case, allowing you to focus entirely on your recovery without financial stress.
• Deep Community Roots – Our community involvement includes scholarships, charitable programs, and local initiatives that underscore our dedication to families.

Trusted High-Rated Reviews

We’ve earned stellar reviews on Yelp and Google :

• Mary Beams: “I was very pleased with the service that I received. Everything was very organized. Everything was very prompt. The people were very kind and nice everyone I spoke to everything was explained proper. I was not inconvenienced once everything went very smooth. I would definitely recommend them.” Read more
• Yanu Alexandra. “My name is Yanu and I am a client of the law office of Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP. I have had a pleasant experience with both the attorneys and staff. I was impressed with their professionalism and customer service and their staff is not only friendly but also highly skilled.” Read more
• Dalivid Solano. “I felt HONORED and GRATEFULLY to have legal representation & settlement for my Injury Related case By COHEN & JAFFE. This is by far THE BEST law firm I have ever work with. The lawyers are extremely good, kind , highly professional and they were always Available I HIGHLY Recommend this Team”. Read more

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 – Queens Personal Injury Lawyers 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 information.

The sad irony is that people dealing with the fallout of an injury accident with a rideshare driver may need legal information more than they realize. That’s why the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe – Queens Personal Injury Lawyers 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 – Queens Personal Injury Lawyers.

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

Contact an Uber Accident Lawyer in Queens Today

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 – Queens Personal Injury Lawyersis 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 get a legal consultation with an experienced Queens personal injury lawyer.

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