Uber and Lyft Accident Lawyers in Queens
Passengers, drivers and pedestrians hurt in rideshare collisions across New York City. Free consultation, and no fee unless we win.
Which policy applies depends on the app
Rideshare coverage is layered, and the layer that applies usually depends on the status of the app at the moment of the collision — offline, waiting for a request, on the way to a pickup, or carrying a passenger. Those periods carry different coverage, and the difference can be substantial.
That makes the electronic trip record important evidence. Save the ride receipt, the trip detail in the app and any screenshots. It establishes both the timing and the status that determines which policy responds.
As a passenger you are generally entitled to no-fault benefits for medical treatment and part of your lost earnings, with the usual 30-day application deadline, and you are rarely the one whose fault is in question.
How Davidov & Cohen can help
We take the administrative weight off you and put the case on a footing where the other side has a reason to deal with it properly.
We establish the app status
Which coverage layer applies turns on what the app was doing at that moment. We obtain the trip records that fix it.
We deal with the insurers
Every call, form and deadline runs through us. You stop fielding adjusters and can concentrate on getting better.
We document the full injury
We work with your treating doctors, and specialists where a case calls for one, so the record reflects what the injury actually costs you.
We prepare it as a trial case
Most claims settle. They settle for more when the file is built as though it will be tried, and the other side knows it.
Rideshare cases we handle
- Passengers injured in an Uber or Lyft
- Rideshare drivers hurt on a trip
- Other drivers struck by a rideshare vehicle
- Pedestrians and cyclists
- Doorings by rideshare passengers
- Collisions while waiting for a request
- Crashes on the way to a pickup
- Unlicensed or improperly insured drivers
- Airport and highway collisions
- Multi-vehicle collisions
- Hit and run
- Delivery drivers using the same apps
How long you have to file
In New York the general deadline for a personal injury claim is three years from the date of the injury. Several exceptions are much shorter — a claim against the City, the MTA or another public body usually requires a notice of claim within 90 days, and wrongful death has its own two-year limit. Because the short deadlines are the easy ones to miss, it is worth a call early even if you have not decided whether to bring a claim.
Common questions
Do I claim against the driver or the company?
Often both are considered. Rideshare companies generally maintain substantial coverage for periods when a driver is carrying a passenger or on the way to one, alongside the driver's own policy.
I was the rideshare driver, not the passenger. What then?
You may have a claim against the at-fault driver, and the coverage available can depend on your app status at the time. Your own policy and any rideshare endorsement matter too.
What should I save from the app?
The trip receipt, the trip detail screen and the driver's name and vehicle. Screenshots are fine. That record often settles which insurance layer applies.
The insurer already offered me money. Should I take it?
Speak to a lawyer first. Early offers usually arrive before the full extent of an injury is known, and accepting one normally means signing a release that ends the claim — including for treatment you have not had yet.
What does it cost to hire you?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, so our fee comes out of a recovery and there is no fee if there is no recovery. The consultation is free.
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Millions Recovered for Injured New Yorkers
At Davidov & Cohen Law, we are proud to have recovered millions of dollars in compensation for our clients who have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others. Our dedicated legal team has successfully handled a wide range of personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, construction site injuries, and more.
We understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll that an injury can take, which is why we fight tirelessly to secure the maximum compensation our clients deserve. Through aggressive negotiation and skilled litigation, we hold negligent parties accountable and help our clients rebuild their lives.
Every case we take on is pursued with determination and personalized attention. When you choose Davidov & Cohen Law, you are choosing experienced advocates committed to achieving justice for you and your family.
What Our Clients Say
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