Staten Island Uber Accident Lawyer

The emergence of Uber and similar ridesharing services have provided residents of Staten Island with yet another convenient means of getting from one destination to another. Those who rely on Uber to travel throughout New York City must remember that accidents can happen at any time.

Have you or a loved one been injured in a Staten Island Uber accident? If so, you may be entitled to compensation for losses resulting from the accident. This may include your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages.

If you are unsure of what to do after a motor vehicle accident, you can learn about your rights by consulting with a Staten Island Uber accident attorney at Shulman & Hill. One of our qualified personal injury lawyers near Staten Island can review your case for free to help you determine how best to proceed.

Staten Island Uber Accidents: Important Information

The convenience ridesharing services offer does not necessarily come without a price. Researchers now believe that the rise of Uber and similar companies have contributed to a rise in car accidents throughout the country.

This may be for one simple reason: Uber and other ride-sharing companies have put more cars on the road. Generally speaking, an increase in traffic tends to correlate with an increase in motor vehicle accidents.

Common Causes of Staten Island Uber Accidents

There are many reasons you could one day be injured in a Staten Island Uber accident. Common causes of motor vehicle accidents include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • Speeding
  • Drunk driving
  • Distracted driving: This problem may be exacerbated by Uber drivers’ reliance on the Uber app to transport and communicate with passengers.
  • Hazardous road conditions
  • Vehicle defects
  • Sleep-deprived driving: Lack of sleep can impair a driver’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in the same way alcohol or drugs can.
  • Aggressive driving
  • Failure to obey traffic signals

It is important to note that you do not need to be an Uber passenger to be injured in a Staten Island Uber accident. You could be involved in an accident with an Uber driver while driving your own vehicle, riding as a passenger in someone else’s vehicle, crossing the street as a pedestrian, or while riding your bike.

Potential Consequences of a Staten Island Uber Accident

In the immediate aftermath of a Staten Island Uber accident, you should check yourself (and anyone with you) for injuries and move yourself to a safe location if it is possible to do so. You should then calmly exchange contact and insurance information with anyone else involved in the accident.

Next, call the police right away and try to get the names and contact information of any witnesses. You may want to take pictures to document the accident and your injuries as well. Once the police are finished, you should seek immediate medical attention regardless of whether you believe you have been injured.

By visiting a doctor or other medical professional, you can help to ensure that your injuries do not get worse or go untreated. Additionally, setting up an appointment can help establish a paper trail that can be useful when you pursue compensation.

How an Uber Accident Law Firm in Staten Island Can Help

There are many ways a dedicated Staten Island Uber accident lawyer can help you pursue compensation after an accident. They include:

Conducting an Investigation

A personal injury lawyer near Staten Island can leverage their substantial resources to thoroughly investigate the cause of your accident and identify all potentially liable parties. As part of the investigation, our Uber accident lawyers will gather evidence that shows how the potentially negligent party caused your accident and how it directly resulted in your injuries.

Pursuing Fair Compensation

If you are injured in a Staten Island Uber accident that was caused by another driver, you may be entitled to compensation for the following losses:

  • Medical expenses
  • Loss of earnings
  • Diminished earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering

In addition to any relevant losses you suffered prior to filing a lawsuit, our personal injury attorneys will fight to ensure that your settlement offer or verdict award compensates you for future losses you will likely suffer from as well.

Negotiating

Assistance with negotiation is one of the primary reasons injured car accident victims choose to work with Uber accident law firms. Even if you provide evidence that shows the full extent of your losses, including your medical bills and medical reports that show the severity of your injuries, it does not necessarily mean that the other parties involved will agree to fairly compensate you. Sadly, some insurers may try to convince you to accept an unreasonably low settlement offer.

Insurance companies know how to negotiate to protect their own financial interests. If you are not well-versed in the law and insurance policies, you may not be prepared for this. Policies and laws surrounding ridesharing companies can also make these cases even more complex. This is why you should work with a personal injury attorney that has experience handling these cases. Shulman & Hill can help you navigate each step of litigation and will fight to ensure your rights to compensation are protected.

Why Choose Shulman & Hill?

Shulman & Hill is well-versed in motor vehicle accident cases. Our track record of success in personal injury cases shows that we are uniquely qualified to help you after a Staten Island Uber accident.

We offer free legal consultations to all of our prospective clients. If you have questions pertaining to your case and your eligibility for compensation, you can give us a call at (555) 555-5555 or schedule your free consultation online.

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