New Jersey Rideshare Car Accident Lawyers
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Ridesharing Vehicle Accident
It was just a few years ago when the term “ridesharing” only referred to carpools. Now, with the rapid growth of transportation network companies such as Lyft and Uber, ridesharing has taken on a whole new meaning. New Jersey residents have embraced rideshare companies so much that you can now request a ride to just about anywhere in the state by using an app on your phone.
The legal issues when it comes to a car accident claim involving a rideshare vehicle can get complicated. This is why you need the experienced rideshare car accident lawyers at Lependorf & Silverstein, P.C. on your side if you’ve been injured in a crash involving Lyft or Uber.
Call us at (609) 240-0040 to find out how we can help you.
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Complex Legal Ridesharing Issues in NJ
These companies are promoted as if they are taxi services, but they consistently portray themselves as networking companies who don’t have drivers as employees. This leads to many driver training issues and complicated insurance gaps. The rights and protections that come with taking a taxi aren’t provided when you are in a ridesharing car.
Passengers injured by Uber or Lyft drivers can face challenging obstacles when pursuing the compensation they need. Rideshare companies don’t always provide adequate insurance coverage for their drivers. Their user agreements also limit the rights of customers.
There are many reasons why rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft are more dangerous than taxi companies. Their sites often contain fine print that claims that they aren’t transportation companies and aren’t responsible for the actions of their drivers. They are NOT subject to the same regulations as taxi companies, and they consider their drivers independent contractors instead of employees. Rideshare companies aren’t even responsible for training their drivers, or for maintaining the vehicles.
After a vehicle accident, rideshare companies often claim they aren’t responsible. This can cause passengers to wonder who will pay for their medical bills, lost wages, and other related damages in a rideshare car accident. It’s possible to receive fair compensation after a rideshare accident, but victims must act quickly to protect their rights.
Steps You Can Take
If you’ve been hurt in a New Jersey rideshare car accident, make sure you:
- Remain at the scene of the accident
- File a police report and get a copy of the report for your records
- Gather the insurance and contact information from your rideshare driver and any other drivers involved in the crash
- Notify the rideshare company you used that you were injured while using their service
- Take photos of the crash site and of your injuries
- Seek out medical attention, treatment and care for your injuries
- Seek the counsel and guidance of a Princeton rideshare car accident lawyer who’ll fight to protect your rights
You may be able to receive financial compensation from the rideshare driver, another at-fault motorist, or from the rideshare company.
Call a NJ Rideshare Car Accident Lawyer Today
A New Jersey car accident attorney will review the specifics of your case and help ensure that you are fully compensated for your injuries, damages, and losses.
Contact Lependorf & Silverstein, P.C. at (609) 240-0040 for a free, comprehensive, and confidential consultation.
Additional Information
The firm’s principals, Gabriel R. Lependorf and David E. Silverstein, have each been representing injured victims in the State of New Jersey for over thirty years.
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