If you use rideshare apps like Uber or Lyft, it’s important to know that if you get hurt due to the negligence of a rideshare driver in New York State, there is $1.25 million of insurance coverage available to you.
Rideshare companies operating in New York are required to carry $1.25 million in liability and supplemental uninsured motorist (SUM) insurance covering any injuries, deaths, or damage to other vehicles or property caused by the rideshare driver.
Thanks to these mandates, there is a good chance you can be fairly compensated if you’re hurt by an Uber driver, but personal injury cases involving rideshare apps can be complex. Depending on the situation, recovery may require suing the driver, the owner of the vehicle if it’s a different person, and the rideshare company. The attorneys at New York Injury Law understand the intricacies of these cases are ready to assist victims of rideshare companies in obtaining appropriate compensation.
