There are an estimated 80,000 rideshare drivers throughout New York City, operating vehicles for passengers arranged through apps like Uber and Lyft. While most of these drivers are generally safe and responsible, some manage to slip through the cracks and become rideshare drivers despite a poor safety record. This can put their passengers, as well as the people they encounter on the road, at undue risk of an accident.
The Shikh Law Firm proudly represents clients who have been injured in rideshare accidents, regardless of whether they were passengers, pedestrians, or in another vehicle. These types of accidents are just as potentially deadly as any other auto accident, with all of the risk of serious injury and life-altering disabilities that come with it. Indeed, victims of these accidents may spend the rest of their lives dealing with the consequences of the harm they have suffered.
Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft are legally responsible for ensuring their drivers are safe to operate a vehicle and take passengers, and are supposed to perform a background check to be certain they are trustworthy. However, these companies are not always as thorough as they are supposed to be, meaning that negligent and reckless drivers will sometimes make their way onto these apps. Often, a customer will not realize they have gotten into the car with a dangerous driver until it is far too late, which is why it is crucial to hold rideshare companies responsible.
With law offices in the Bronx, the New York City personal injury lawyers at the Shikh Law Firm have more than 25 years of experience representing clients in personal injury matters. We have helped clients throughout the Five Boroughs and Long Island to get justice for the harm they have suffered. If you or someone you love has been injured due to someone else’s negligence, do not wait. Call us at 718-295-4000, or visit our contact page for a consultation.
