Uber Accident Lawyer Serving Harlem

You have places to go and things to do. Rideshare companies like Uber have made getting from point A to point B easier than ever before. But in an area as hustling and bustling as New York City, traffic collisions are unfortunately quite common. If you or a loved one has been hurt in an Uber accident, our New York City Uber accident lawyer is here to help. A company as powerful as Uber has insurance coverage policies in place, but they also have legal teams ready to deny their liability and make it more difficult for accident victims to secure the funds they need to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages that resulted from the incident. Contact The Eskesen Law Firm now to set up a time to discuss your case during a free consultation.

Our dedicated attorney has been advocating for injury victims in Harlem and across New York City since 2000. You can rely on us to seek the full settlement you deserve and handle every aspect of your case while you focus on recovery.

Who’s Liable For Compensation After An Uber Accident?

In New York, liability for any accident or personal injury case typically falls on the party (or parties) whose negligence or recklessness led to the incident. With Uber accidents, this could include another motorist, a third-party entity, or the Uber driver themselves. Every case is completely unique, with many involving multiple parties that share responsibility; for these cases, fault should be divided accordingly.

At The Eskesen Law Firm, our New York City Uber accident lawyer knows that rideshare accident cases can get complicated quickly. We’ll leverage our network of experts and resources while we investigate your case so that we can determine who’s responsible for the pain and suffering you’ve endured. Our attorney offers extensive knowledge of New York’s insurance laws and Uber’s coverage policies. We won’t treat your case like any other we’ve handled before, but we’ll channel our past experience to help us pinpoint the at-fault party we need to target in your claim or lawsuit.

Uber’s Insurance Coverage

New York law requires Uber to carry insurance that provides coverage for auto accident victims when their drivers are involved. The amount of coverage available will depend on the driver’s status in the Uber app during the time of the collision:

• If the Uber driver was logged into the app but had not yet accepted a ride request, the insurance coverage for bodily injury will be capped at $75,000 per person and $150,000 per accident, plus an additional $25,000 for property damage.
• If the Uber driver was on the way to pick up a passenger or driving someone to their destination, Uber’s insurance provides up to $1.25 million in coverage.

If the driver was not logged into the app at the time of the accident and is proven to be at-fault, Uber will be able to deny any responsibility, and the driver’s personal insurance will become first in line for coverage. This of course depends on the circumstances of the accident and the details of their own policy. Same goes for when a third party is proven responsible—we’d turn to their insurance for compensation.

Strong Legal Support When You Need It Most

Clearly, these accidents are hardly ever straightforward. Insurance providers want to close cases as quickly as they can and save themselves as much money as possible. Our New York City Uber accident lawyer is well-aware of all the elements and tactics at play here. We’re not intimidated by insurance companies or large corporations like Uber because our experience and personalized approach has proven time and time again to lead to success. Unlike insurance providers, we’re not in this for the profits; we do what we do to help people like you protect your rights and health. Call The Eskesen Law Firm now to get in touch with an attorney who’s invested in your future.

New York City Uber Accident Lawyer Helps Victims of Ridesharing Accidents

Harlem, and NYC as a whole, is one of the busiest locations in the country for Uber ridesharing. As the number of Uber drivers and passengers increases, the chances that someone will be involved in a car crash with an Uber driver also increases. If you were the other driver in a traffic collision with an Uber driver or if you were the passenger in an Uber vehicle that wrecked, whether it was with another driver or a single-vehicle accident, you may have grounds to claim compensation from Uber and the driver. Our New York City Uber accident lawyer can evaluate your claim and help you get the money you need for medical care and other losses from the wreck.

Uber car accident cases can be more complicated than claims involving two private drivers. The Uber company (and its lawyers, and its insurance company) often gets involved, especially if the driver was actively transporting a fare at the time of the crash. You need a law firm with demonstrated experience successfully litigating these types of claims. The Eskesen Law Firm has been helping Uber accident clients from the beginning of the service and have kept tabs on how New York laws have changed regarding rideshare liability. Call us today for a free consultation.

Your Legal Options After an Uber Accident

If an Uber driver is actively transporting a fare when they get into a wreck, they are covered by Uber’s $1 million liability insurance policy. However, as Frank Eskesen knows, getting the full $1 million depends on the strength of your case and the extent of your damages. Our goal is to pursue a fair settlement for you after an Uber accident by developing a strong case built on evidence and New York liability laws.

Our firm uses private investigators to help us gather evidence about the crash, such as photos or videos of the scene, witness accounts of what happened, the driver’s cell phone records, and analysis of the car’s event data recorder. We carefully built the case showing that the Uber driver was negligent and, therefore, liable for your damages.

Your options after the crash depend on what the Uber driver was doing at the time of the crash. The $1 million liability policy is only effective when the driver is logged into the app and transporting passengers. If they are logged into the app but don’t have a passenger, they are still covered by an Uber insurance policy, but the limit is much lower. Finally, if the driver isn’t using the app, then they are considered a private driver and aren’t covered by Uber, but rather by their own insurance policy.

Negotiating a Fair Settlement for an Uber Collision Claim

Frank Eskesen works hard to negotiate a fair settlement with the driver and Uber corporation after the wreck. We demanded full compensation for our medical bills, vehicle damage, pain and suffering, and other losses. If we cannot achieve a fair agreement, we are prepared to take the case to court.

At The Eskesen Law Firm, we focus on helping you secure the money you deserve after an Uber wreck. Our firm has the experience and resources you need to address even the most challenging legal issues. We offer a free consultation, so please call us today.