WESTCHESTER COUNTY RIDESHARE ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

Westchester County Rideshare Accident Lawyers

Rideshare services are on the rise. In just a few years, they have gone from being uncommon to becoming an industry standard. Uber and Lyft alone now provide over 60 million rides per month in the United States- that's about one every six seconds! And Google is getting into the game with their Waze Ride service which has been available for several months now.

 

With so many cars on the road, there were always bound to be some car accidents. Unfortunately, these rideshare apps don't always do their due diligence when onboarding new drivers and vehicles, and accidents are not uncommon.

 

If you were a passenger in a car accident with a rideshare vehicle, you may not be exactly sure as to your legal rights. If your driver causes the accident, who is to blame? The driver? The rideshare app? Someone else?

 

At Curan & Ahlers, our White Plains Rideshare Accident Attorneys have been handling personal injury cases for the residents of Westchester County since 1986 and we've been handling rideshare accident cases since the dawn of rideshare apps. We can help you to recover fair compensation for any injuries or damages suffered in a rideshare accident. Contact us today for a free and confidential case consultation.

 

What is a rideshare accident and what should I do if I am in one?

 

A rideshare accident is any accident that occurs while you are a passenger in a rideshare vehicle. This could include an Uber, Lyft, or other type of ride-sharing service.

 

If you are involved in an accident while in a rideshare vehicle, the first thing you should do is check to see if anyone is injured and get them medical attention if they require it. If you are injured, seek medical attention immediately.

 

If you are healthy and able, you should then call the police, fill out a police report, and collect information from the parties involved in the accident and any witnesses. You should also take some photos on your phone of the accident. At the scene of the accident, don't accept any blame for the accident or engage in arguments about who was to blame.

 

Finally, call a rideshare accident attorney as soon as possible to discuss your case. An attorney can help you get starting with the process of collecting fair compensation for any injuries or damages you suffered in the accident.

 

The legal rights of passengers involved in a rideshare accident

 

Passengers involved in a rideshare accident have the same legal rights as passengers involved in any other type of car accident. This means that you can seek compensation for any injuries or damages you suffered in the accident.

 

You can file a personal injury claim against the driver of the rideshare vehicle, the rideshare company, and/or any other party who may be responsible for the accident.

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It is important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible after an accident to determine who is at fault and to begin the process of collecting fair compensation.

 

Rideshare accidents are more common than you think

 

Rideshare accidents are more common than you think. The University of Chicago found that rideshare services were responsible for a 3% increase in car accidents since the apps became available, and contribute to 987 car accident deaths each year. In 2010, there were 32,885 car accident deaths in the United States. In 2011, the year that rideshare apps started, deaths were up to 37,400.

 

How can the Westchester County Rideshare Accident Lawyers at Curan & Ahlers help me?

 

If you were injured in a rideshare accident, the Westchester County Rideshare Accident Lawyers at Curan & Ahlers can help you get started on the process of collecting fair compensation for your injuries.

 

How much you can collect will depend on a few factors, such as the cause of the accident, who is determined to be at fault, and what injuries or damages were suffered.

 

You can collect for damages including:

• Medical expenses

• Lost wages

• Mental anguish

• Punitive damages

• Funeral costs (if there was a death)

• As well as other damages

 

Contact the Westchester County Rideshare Accident Attorneys at Curan & Ahlers today!

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If you are in an accident while in an Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare service vehicle (or in another vehicle in an accident caused by the driver of a rideshare vehicle), it can be challenging to know who to turn to for help. You may need a lawyer who understands the ins and outs of rideshare accidents and who can help you get the compensation you deserve. Contact the Westchester County Rideshare Accident Lawyers at Curan & Ahlers today for a free consultation. We don't charge you anything until we collect for you!