Manhattan & Brooklyn NYC Uber & Lyft Rideshare Injury Lawyer Accident Attorney

The law office of Richard M. Kenny represents New York City residents who have been injured in accidents caused by the negligence of somebody else, including in an Uber or Lyft.

New York, United States - October 3, 2019 /PressCable/ —

There can be little doubt that Rideshare companies like uber and Lyft have radically changed the way people get around in a Modern urban environment. In many cities, owning a vehicle is cost-prohibitive and space prohibitive, and being able to summon a clean and safe vehicle at the push of a few buttons on a ubiquitous smartphone can be exactly what the market desires. However there has a been approximately a 3% rise in serious and deadly accidents in major cities in the United States like New York City and its various boroughs since the ride-sharing or ride-hailing platforms were introduced.

The law office of Richard M. Kenny represents New York City residents who have been injured in any kind of vehicular accident, whether in a car or commercial vehicle, as well as other accidents caused by the negligence of somebody else, including in a Uber or Lyft (or similar ride-hail service). The law office of Richard M. Kenny provides a completely free consultation two individuals who have been injured. To schedule a free consultation call (646) 808-3785 or visit the New York City Uber and Lyft Accident Attorney’s Google Page for more information.

United States Department of Transportation estimates a statistical value to lives lost, and it estimates that the potential drag on the US economy from lives lost is around $10 billion dollars annually from these incidents. Persons harmed in these sorts of accidents or the families of the deceased often have rights that are not aware of, and most insurance companies seek to pay out only the bare minimum that they need to pay. This means persons with lifetime injuries that are debilitating and can affect their ability to work may not receive the compensation they need to live a meaningful life post accident. In these situations it’s always advisable to speak with a competent Uber accident claims and Lyft Rideshare injury attorney who specializes in New York City accident law, such as the Law Office of Richard M. Kenny.

A spokesperson for the NYC Uber and Lyft Injury Law Firm shared the following: “Uber is the biggest thing to hit the New York City streets in quite awhile, and city residents are using the service in droves. The ride-share company seeks to connect passengers to drivers using a mobile app, making it more personal and easier to use than a traditional yellow taxi in many circumstances. In large cities such like New York, Uber is rapidly becoming the preferred transportation method for millions of users for everything from running daily errands to transporting groups of people to the airport or a night on the town.

“Unfortunately, this success of Uber has caused an increase in the number of auto accidents involving Uber vehicles. These types of crashes can be difficult to navigate due to the company’s employment structure. Uber does not consider its drivers to be employees, but ‘independent contractors’ who work out of their own personal cars and can pick and choose their clients. This makes it more difficult to hold the company at-fault for injuries in the event of a crash-they would prefer you to seek out the individual driver, but the individual driver wants you to go through Uber itself. Uber also avoids defining itself as a car service but rather a technology company, making it more difficult to place blame on the company and keying in on fault of the driver.

“Fortunately, victims of Uber automobile accidents can win compensation if they contact an experienced personal injury lawyer who specializes in auto accidents. The company recently began providing liability insurance coverage for vehicle operators in the amount of $50,000/$100,000/$25,000. Passengers during a crash are also eligible for reparation from the driver’s insurance policy, which they must have to be an Uber contractor. Even drivers of other vehicles, as well as pedestrians, involved in a crash with an Uber vehicle can receive compensation.”

The law office of Richard M. Kenny provides a completely free consultation two individuals who have been injured. To schedule a free consultation call (646) 808-3785 or visit their webpage for more information.

Contact Info:
Name: Richard M. Kenny
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Organization: The Law Office of Richard M. Kenny
Address: 875 6th Ave Suite #805, New York, New York 10001, United States
Phone: +1-212-421-0300
Website: https://www.rmkinjurylaw.com

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