Lyft Accident Lawyer NYC

Recovering Damages For Victims Of Lyft Accidents

If you or a loved one was injured in a Lyft accident, please call us today for help.

You Have Rights After A Lyft Accident

A Lyft accident lawyer in New York City can fight for maximum compensation for your injuries. If you or a loved one was injured in a Lyft accident, please call us today for help. While some firms shy away from Lyft accidents because they can be challenging, a lawyer with Oresky & Associates, PLLC, will fight for damages caused by a negligent or reckless driver. You will not have to worry about collecting evidence, proof of damages, or filing an insurance claim. We take care of everything related to pursuing compensation so you can focus on your health and recovery.

We've Represented Accident Victims For More Than 30 Years

Oresky & Associates, PLLC, has recovered more than $400 million in settlements and verdicts for our clients and their families. Here are a few results that we obtained for motor vehicle accident clients and their families:

• $1.1 million awarded to an injured taxi-cab passenger
• $4.6 million awarded to a motorist injured in a three-vehicle accident
• $1.5 million awarded to a passenger who was injured in a car accident
• $1.2 million awarded to the family of a man who was killed in a hit and run accident

Call us today for your free consultation at (718) 993-9999.

Our Team Can Start Working for You from the Moment You Call

When it comes to litigation, there is no time to waste. Once you call our office, we can start building your case in your fight for compensation. In three short steps, your legal journey can begin today.

• Free Case Evaluation: call our office, send us an email, or chat with us online to receive a free case evaluation.
• Get Signed Up: after your free case review, we can set up your client profile and gather any information you already have.
• Start Your Recovery: we can take over your case from here and update you as it progresses. You can focus on your health while we focus on your case.

Common Legal Questions

Can I Get Compensated if I Was Partly at Fault for My Motor Vehicle Accident?

The short answer is yes - many times, you can be compensated if you are partly at fault. Again, New York is a no-fault insurance state in which your own insurance pays for your out-of-pocket costs such as limited lost wages and medical bills up to $50,000.  When you make a claim for pain and suffering as well as certain economic loss above no-fault, the percentages of fault will be considered in your recovery. Your injury from your motor vehicle accident may have a certain value, however, fault will be taken into consideration at the time of trial or settlement.

What Damages Are Available if I’m Injured in a Motor Vehicle Crash?

Damages are recoverable for past and future pain and suffering, economic loss, such as lost wages, medical expenses, rehabilitation, therapy, and long-term residential care will also be considered damages under the law.  Union members may recover lost future benefits.  Other damages are recoverable and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

What Happens if the Other Driver Was Uninsured?

If the other driver was uninsured we can file an uninsured motorist claim under your vehicle’s insurance policy.  Automobile insurance policies written for New York State motorists are required to have uninsured protection.  This insurance will provide financial compensation to you, if the at fault driver does not have insurance. If you must file through your own insurer, you need a skilled law firm to help you recover the maximum money damages available.

How Is Fault Determined in a Motor Vehicle Accident?

Fault is determined by the way that the accident happened.  Did a driver go through a light or stop sign?  Was the driver speeding or driving unreasonably under the circumstances?  New York is a comparative fault state, meaning you can still recover some compensation for damages even if you are the mostly at-fault driver. Many times, the crash is a result of both drivers who share percentages of the fault.

What Should I Do After a Motor Vehicle Accident?

After a motor vehicle accident, you should always call for help. While you wait for help to arrive, check for injuries—both your own and those of others involved in the collision. Be sure to accept necessary medical attention from any paramedics on the scene and follow up with a health care provider as soon as possible in the days following the accident. Last but not least, connect with a lawyer––and do it fast. Get more information on what to do after an auto accident by reading our full post.

How Oresky & Associates, PLLC, Can Help After a Lyft Accident

You have the right to pursue compensation from Lyft or another party if you were involved in an accident. You have these rights even if you were not in the Lyft vehicle, are undocumented, or the other party tries to pin the blame on you.

Do not delay calling Oresky & Associates, PLLC, for help exercising your right to pursue the compensation you need and deserve.

Contact a New York Accident Lawyer for a Free Consultation

To learn more about how a construction accident attorney at Oresky & Associates can protect your rights, call us today to arrange a free case review. We’re available 24/7 to come to your aid.

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Let Us Focus On Your Case While You Focus On Recovery

Oresky & Associates, PLLC, will help you from start to finish. Our clients are like members of our family, and we fight for money damages for your physical and emotional injuries.

Our clients have remarked that we “immediately took care of everything” and that we walked them “through the whole process and made everything easy.” Read our testimonials to learn more about our clients’ experiences with our firm.

Our attorneys will:

• Gather evidence of your injuries, such as medical imaging tests
• Secure expert testimony from medical or vocational professionals when necessary
• Evaluate your damages, including emotional losses
• File and manage your insurance claim
• Negotiate a settlement on your behalf

A Lyft accident lawyer from our firm can help you on a contingency basis. This means that you only pay attorney fees if you recover compensation. You do not have to be alone in your fight for compensation and justice after a ridesharing accident.

When to Speak With a Lyft Accident Lawyer

We can help you seek compensation if you were injured as a:

• Lyft passenger
• Pedestrian
• Motorist
• Bicyclist
• Motorcyclist

A Lyft accident lawyer can file an insurance claim with either Lyft or the driver, depending on if the driver was off the app, on the app, or actively transporting passengers. If the other party does not negotiate in good faith, it may be necessary to take your case to court.

Call our firm today for a free consultation.

We Help You Recover Both Types of Losses

A Lyft accident lawyer with Oresky & Associates, PLLC, can establish liability to prove your eligibility to recover economic and non-economic losses. Non-economic losses include:

• Past pain and suffering caused by injuries
• Future pain and suffering caused by injuries
• Trauma from the burden and stress of dealing with the injury

In addition, you may qualify for economic damages including::

• Medical treatment
• Ambulance and emergency room services
• Hospitalization
• Loss of work and past wages
• Loss of future work and future wages
• Lost union benefits

Our bilingual team (fluent in English and Spanish) are passionate about making sure our clients have access to our team to understand how we can help them.

How Lyft Rideshare Drivers Liability Insurance Works

Ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft must carry liability insurance. If you or your loved one was injured while the driver was on the app (traveling to pick up passengers or transporting passengers), they are covered by Lyft’s $1 million liability coverage. This coverage begins from the time the Lyft driver accepts your ride request until the driver completes the transaction on the app or the ride is over, whichever comes last.

If the rideshare driver was on the app and waiting for a ride request, they are covered by $50.000 per person / $100.000 per accident in bodily injury liability and $25.000 in property damage liability.

If the Lyft driver was off the app, a personal injury lawyer with Oresky & Associates, PLLC, can help you seek compensation from the driver’s personal automobile insurance.

Why We Suggest Talking to an Attorney First

An insurance adjuster from Lyft or the driver’s insurance company may contact you after the accident. It is in your best interest to talk to a Lyft accident lawyer before you make any statement to the insurance adjuster. You may think that the adjuster is simply collecting data, but they may use this information to avoid exposure to damages.

We suggest that you politely decline to speak to the insurance adjuster until you have the chance to talk to a Lyft accident attorney.