White Plains Uber Accident Lawyer
Uber accidents may have numerous causes, including a failure to obey traffic laws, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and dangerous weather and road conditions. If you or a loved one were injured in an Uber accident in White Plains, Lever & Ecker can help. Our White Plains car accident lawyers have the legal expertise to guide you through your legal options and handle all aspects of your case, including navigating complex rideshare and insurance laws, negotiating with insurance companies, and pursuing the lawsuit.
As the popularity of Uber and other rideshare services in New York grows yearly, more passengers are injured in Uber accidents, leaving many to struggle with the losses caused by their injuries. Whether an accident was caused by the Uber driver, another driver, or another party, these crashes can cause serious injuries and significant medical costs, and the ensuing legal process can be daunting and confusing to navigate.
Uber accidents may have numerous causes, including a failure to obey traffic laws, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and dangerous weather and road conditions. If you or a loved one were injured in an Uber accident in White Plains, Lever & Ecker can help. Our White Plains car accident lawyers have the legal expertise to guide you through your legal options and handle all aspects of your case, including navigating complex rideshare and insurance laws, negotiating with insurance companies, and pursuing the lawsuit.
Key Takeaways
- With over 70 years of combined experience, we’ve successfully represented countless clients in Uber accident cases, always putting your needs first and ensuring you’re on the road to full recovery.
- We operate on a contingency fee basis, which means you don’t pay us a dime until we’ve secured the compensation you deserve. Your focus can remain on healing while we handle the legal side.
- We’ll thoroughly investigate the accident, gather evidence, and negotiate with insurance companies, ensuring that you receive the maximum compensation available. Plus, your initial consultation is free, so you can get the answers you need today.
Table of Contents
- Can You Sue if You’re Injured in an Uber Accident?
- Why Choose Lever & Ecker as Your Uber Accident Lawyers?
- When Can The Uber Driver Be Held Liable for Your Injuries?
- What Damages Can Uber Accident Victims Recover?
- How Long Do You Have to File an Uber Accident Claim in White Plains?
- Contact the Experienced Uber Accident Lawyers at Lever & Ecker
Can You Sue if You’re Injured in an Uber Accident?
If you’ve been injured in a New York Uber accident, you may have grounds to sue one or more liable parties. If you were a passenger in an Uber, a driver or passenger in another vehicle hit by an Uber, or a pedestrian hit by an Uber, you may be entitled to bring legal action to recover compensation for your injuries. Who you can sue and how much you can receive depends on many factors. Therefore, hiring an attorney who is well-versed in handling New York rideshare accidents is important to get the full and fair compensation you deserve.
Why Choose Lever & Ecker as Your Uber Accident Lawyers?
Our Successful Track Record of Recovering Accident Settlements
Representing Uber Accident Victims Throughout Westchester County
With offices in White Plains,the Bronx and Queens, Lever & Ecker serves injured clients throughout New York State, including all five boroughs of New York City, all of Westchester County, and the surrounding areas. Our conveniently located White Plains office allows our firm to serve car accident victims in all neighboring cities, towns, and villages, such as Yonkers, New Rochelle, and Mount Vernon and many others. Our firm is dedicated to ensuring you receive the legal support you need to protect your rights and secure the compensation you deserve after a car accident. Other New York towns we serve include the following:
- Hartsdale
- Scarsdale
- Rye and Rye Brook
- Harrison
- Mamaroneck/Larchmont
- Port Chester
- Tarrytown
- Dobbs Ferry
When Can The Uber Driver Be Held Liable for Your Injuries?
Although liability is determined on a case-by-case basis, Uber drivers can be held liable if they are proven to be at fault for the accident. Additional parties who could be held responsible for injuries and damages caused by an Uber accident include:
- Other drivers
- Municipalities, for unsafe roadways
- Passengers
However, it is most likely that the at-fault party is either the Uber driver or the driver of another involved vehicle.
Uber often attempts to minimize its responsibility. The company may try to include forced arbitration as a condition of using the rideshare service or label employees as independent contractors to try to limit its legal responsibility. Still, Uber provides varying levels of insurance coverage that apply to Uber accident victims based on the working status of the Uber driver. Uber riders injured in a crash can also report accidents to the company.
Determining which insurance policy covers an accident depends on the driver’s status at the time of the accident, as generally outlined below (and with certain exceptions, depending on the Uber driver’s “home base”):
If the Driver Has Accepted a Ride Request
- If the driver is en route to or in the process of completing a ride, Uber provides insurance covering at least $1 million for property damage and injuries to riders and third parties involved in accidents where the driver is at fault.
- Uber may maintain extra coverage for drivers and passengers depending on state laws. It may carry coverage for hit-and-runs or crashes with uninsured or underinsured motorists, no-fault personal injury protection coverage, and medical payments coverage regardless of fault.
If the Driver Is Logged into Uber But Hasn’t Accepted a Ride
- If the driver is on the Uber appbut has not accepted a passenger, Uber’s third-party liability insurance covers the cost of injuries or damage in at least the following amounts:
- $50,000 per person and $100,000 per accident for injuries.
- $25,000 in property damage per accident.
- Depending on state laws, Uber may maintain extra coverage for drivers and their passengers. This may include coverage for hit-and-runs or crashes with uninsured or underinsured motorists, no-fault personal injury protection coverage, and medical payments coverage regardless of fault.
If the Driver Is Logged out of the Uber App
- Personal auto insurance covers Uber drivers when they’re offline. Drivers must maintain personal automobile insurance at mandatory minimum limits imposed by their state’s laws.
What Damages Can Uber Accident Victims Recover?
After an Uber accident, victims may be entitled to several types of damages, including economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. Punitive damages may be awarded in rare cases where the defendant’s conduct was wanton, outrageous, grossly negligent, or intentional. They are intended to punish wrongdoers and deter others from committing similar acts. More common are economic and non-economic damages, which compensate victims for the following:
Non-economic Damages in Uber Accidents
- Past and future pain and suffering
- Change in lifestyle
- Disability
- Mental anguish
Economic Damages in Uber Accidents
- Past and future medical expenses
- Past and future lost wages/income
- Physical therapy
- Property damages
- Funeral costs in the event of a death
How Long Do You Have to File an Uber Accident Claim in White Plains?
Generally, the New York personal injury statute of limitations gives victims three years from the injury date to file suit. There are some exceptions that significantly shorten this deadline, but most do not apply to motor vehicle accidents. A personal injury attorney can assist you in confirming your case’s statute of limitations, though for this reason (among others) make certain to contact an attorney promptly after the accident.
Contact the Experienced Uber Accident Lawyers at Lever & Ecker
With more than 70 years of combined experience, the award-winning New York lawyers at Lever & Ecker take a hands-on approach to every client’s matter, guiding them through the entire legal process on the road to compensation. Everything we do is in our clients’ best interests—we treat every case as if it is the most important thing in our office. Our car accident attorneys are driven to help people and make a difference by treating clients like family, providing top-tier legal representation, and maintaining open lines of communication.
With a 99 percent success rate, Lever & Ecker’s attorneys are always prepared to go to trial if necessary. Insurance companies don’t play fair, so we’re here to level the playing field. We take personal injury cases … very personally. If you or a loved one were injured in a White Plains Uber accident, contact Lever & Ecker today online or call 914-288-9191 to start your path to justice.
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