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NYC Car Accident Attorneys Represent Injured Uber Passengers in New York
Some people believe that Uber is a less expensive and more convenient way of summoning a taxi in New York city. Unfortunately, this view misses the downside of using an Uber ride. Uber is a relatively unregulated type of ride-sharing that has taken off in cities all across the country. Because you can summon a ride, Uber is especially popular in parts of the city with fewer yellow medallion cabs are available. However, Uber has a downside, which becomes particularly evident after an auto accident involving an Uber car: Uber drivers are far less likely to properly trained and qualified to drive a motor vehicle, which can lead to serious accidents and severe injuries for passengers in NYC.
At the law firm of Proner & Proner, our New York City auto accident attorneys handle a wide range of cases involving Uber ride-share vehicles. Lead attorney Mitchell Proner understands the complexities of filing a claim against a company that uses independent contractors as drivers. If you were injured while in an Uber car in NYC, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, or anywhere else in New York, please call or fill out our online contact form to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your case and to learn more about your legal options.
Uber Problems in New York
First, Uber often does not screen drivers as thoroughly as yellow cab companies do. In some instances, people may not be suitable for a driving job but are hired anyway. Second, the quality of maintenance and car safety vary enormously, depending on the owner of the Uber vehicle. Third, because of informal arrangements, the driver of the Uber car may not actually own it. These factors add to the complexity of filing a personal injury claim after an Uber accident.
Examples of Uber Crash Cases in NY
At Proner & Proner, our NYC personal injury lawyers handle Uber cases involving:
- A driver causing an accident that injured an Uber passenger.
- A driver causing an accident that injured a driver or passenger in another vehicle.
- Another driver injuring an Uber driver or passenger as a result of speeding or reckless driving.
Whatever the immediate cause of the accident, it is important to gather all relevant information quickly — before the evidence disappears. NY injury law firm Proner & Proner uses skilled accident investigators and reconstructionists who can determine exactly how the crash occurred and who was liable.
Causes of Uber Crashes in New York
Some common causes of Uber accidents in NY include:
- Drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- Drivers fatigued as a result of over-long shifts.
- Drivers distracted by cell phones or other devices.
- Poor road conditions, such as potholes, missing stop signs, and unmarked hazards.
Such causes apply to either an Uber driver or the driver of another vehicle. The lawyers at Proner & Proner, working with seasoned investigators, will determine just how the Uber accident occurred in your case.
Call the NYC Uber Accident Lawyers at Proner & Proner for a Free Consultation
To find out whether you have a case after being injured in an Uber accident, please call the New York City accident attorneys of Proner & Proner or fill out our online contact form to get started.
Attorney Mitchell Proner serves clients throughout New York State and Connecticut. He also handles Uber accident cases throughout the United States.
Motor Vehicle Accidents Verdicts & Settlements
Proner & Proner’s experienced car accident attorneys win big verdicts and settlements for seriously injured clients. In some cases, clients have won millions of dollars in compensation. Some of our major cases are listed below.
$5,100,00.00
Female, 43: Cyclist hit by truck
Our client was riding her bicycle when a truck was turning and came up onto the sidewalk. Our client went to back up and the truck struck her.
Injuries: Catastrophic injuries to entire right side of body below the waist resulting in amputation of the right leg and hind quarter; bladder rupture; multiple rib and spinal fractures
$4,300,000.00
Male, 63: Pedestrian hit by bus
Our client was crossing a street when a bus hit a car and the car spun and hit him.
Injuries: Traumatic brain injury; fractured shoulder
$3,300,000.00
Male: Pedestrian hit by vehicle
Our client was struck as a pedestrian by a taxicab that was involved in an accident with a bus.
Injuries: Stroke, with quality of life after the accident greatly diminished
$2,600,000.00
Female, 45: Pedestrian hit by vehicle
Crossing the street, our client was run over by a truck.
Injuries: Fractured skull and fractured right ankle, requiring surgery to head and leg
$2,600,000.00
Female, 49: Cyclist hit by truck
Our client was riding her bicycle when a truck was turning and came up onto the sidewalk - our client went to back up and the truck struck her.
Injuries: Cognitive deficiencies, behavioral changes, permanent disability
$1,500,000.00
Male, 38: Wrongful death
A man pulled over on the roadway to assist another vehicle in distress, and a tractor trailer struck him and his parked vehicle, resulting in his death.
Injuries: Wrongful death
$1,165,000.00
Female, 17: Vehicle collision
Our client was in a car driven by her sister that skidded on ice into oncoming traffic.
Injuries: Broken hip and a ruptured diaphragm
$1,100,000.00
Female, Female: Vehicle collided with guardrail
Two clients were injured in an accident that took place in 2003 when they were passengers in a car that hit a guardrail.
Injuries: The clients each sustained a broken wrist
$825,000.00
Female, 45: Pedestrian hit by vehicle
Our client was a pedestrian hit by a left turning vehicle.
Injuries: Soft tissue injuries to neck, back and shoulder which required three surgeries
$800,000.00
Multiple Clients: Vehicle collision
Intersection accident with a van transporting handicapped adults.
Injuries: Broken ankle, closed head injury
$550,000.00
Female, 32: Vehicle collision
While making a left hand turn, our client was struck by another vehicle.
Injuries: Broken right wrist, three compound fractures on right ulna requiring surgery, mild traumatic brain injury
$550,000.00
Female, 21: Pedestrian hit by vehicle
Our client was hit by car while on her way to work by a vehicle making a left hand turn.
Injuries: Comminuted left tibia and fibula fractures that required surgery
$371,275.00
Male, 47: Pedestrian hit by vehicle
Our client was struck by a car while making a left hand turn.
Injuries: Broken pelvis, fractured sacrum
$350,000.00
Male, 31: Pedestrian hit by vehicle
Defendant made illegal U-turn and struck our client.
Injuries: Dislocated shoulder; injury to iliotibial band and lateral aspect of the right knee
$325,000.00
Female, 42: Pedestrian hit by vehicle
Our client was hit by a car while crossing the street.
Injuries: Blood clots in abdomen, two broken ribs, compression fractures of spine
$300,000.00
Male: Vehicle collision
Our client was riding a scooter and was hit by a flat-bed tow truck.
$290,000.00
Male, 37: Vehicle collision
A traffic light was turning green for our client, when a woman ran full speed against the light and hit our client.
Injuries: Left ankle fracture which required open reduction and internal fixation. Fractured and broken nose
$270,000.00
Female, 55: Wrongful death
Our client’s husband was killed when a car drove into the driver’s side of the vehicle. Wrongful death.
$250,000.00
Male, 61 - Female, 62: Vehicle collision
Accident caused by police chase.
Injuries: Our client died as a result of her injuries, which included multiple fractures and massive bilateral extensive pulmonary with significant right ventricular strain.
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