Injured in an Uber Accident in Staten Island?
A rideshare accident can leave you with more questions than answers. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure of what comes next, we’re here to help you feel heard, supported, and informed—every step of the way.
New York, NY 10001
You did everything right: you opened the app, requested a ride, and trusted that you would arrive safely. Now you are sitting with injuries you did not ask for, medical bills that keep coming, and a confusing maze of insurance companies that seem more interested in protecting themselves than helping you.
You are not a claim number. You are a person whose life was turned upside down in an instant, and you deserve someone who treats it that way.
At Glugeth & Pierguidi, P.C., we step into that maze with you, take on the insurance companies, and fight for every dollar your recovery demands.
If you were injured as a passenger in an Uber or Lyft, hit by a rideshare driver as a pedestrian or motorist, or involved in an accident while driving for a rideshare company, you likely need a Staten Island rideshare accident attorney who understands how these cases work.
Rideshare accidents involve multiple layers of insurance coverage, strict legal timelines, and large corporate defendants with significant resources. Trying to navigate this alone puts you at a serious disadvantage from the start.
Unlike a typical car accident, where you deal with one driver and one insurance company, a rideshare accident can involve the driver’s personal insurance, Uber or Lyft’s commercial policy, and questions about which coverage applies depending on what the driver was doing at the moment of the crash.
The answer changes based on the exact timing of the app’s use, and each scenario triggers a different level of coverage under New York law.
What Insurance Coverage Does New York Law Require?
The laws of New York set out specific insurance requirements for rideshare companies and their drivers. The coverage level depends on the driver’s status at the time of the accident:
- The driver is logged in but has not accepted a trip. The rideshare company must maintain at least $75,000 per person and $150,000 per accident in bodily injury coverage, plus at least $25,000 in property damage coverage.
- The driver has accepted a trip, and a passenger is in the vehicle. The coverage requirement rises dramatically to at least $1.25 million per occurrence for bodily injury, death, and property damage combined.
This tiered system means the timing of your accident matters enormously to your claim. Our team investigates all the circumstances to ensure the right coverage applies to your case.
You do not have to be a passenger in the rideshare vehicle to have a valid claim. People who commonly pursue rideshare accident claims include:
- Passengers injured while riding in an Uber or Lyft,
- Drivers or passengers in other vehicles struck by a rideshare driver,
- Pedestrians or cyclists hit by a rideshare vehicle, and
- Rideshare drivers injured in an accident caused by another driver.
No matter how you were involved, if someone else’s negligence caused your injuries, you may have the right to pursue compensation, depending on New York’s no-fault laws and “serious injury” threshold.
Rideshare accidents can cause the full range of injuries seen in any serious motor vehicle collision. We regularly represent clients dealing with:
- Traumatic brain injuries and concussions;
- Neck and back injuries, including herniated discs and spinal cord damage;
- Broken bones and fractures;
- Soft tissue injuries and whiplash;
- Lacerations, burns, and scarring; and
- Wrongful death.
Any of these injuries can mean months of treatment, lost income, and a life that looks very different from what it did before the accident.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
A successful rideshare accident claim can recover compensation for:
- Current and future medical expenses,
- Lost wages and lost earning capacity, and
- Pain and suffering, if you meet New York’s “serious injury” threshold.
Our goal is to make sure every dollar of your loss, present and future, is fully accounted for in your claim.
In most personal injury cases in New York, you have three years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. However, waiting is never a good idea.
Evidence disappears quickly; app data, driver logs, dashcam footage, and witness memories all become harder to obtain as time passes.
Insurance companies also begin building their defense immediately, and the longer you wait to hire an attorney, the more of that advantage you hand them.
If your accident involved a government vehicle or a city-owned road defect that contributed to the crash, special notice requirements and even shorter deadlines may apply. The sooner you contact our team, the more we can do to preserve the evidence that wins your case.
The actions you take in the hours after an accident can significantly impact your claim. If you can do so:
- Seek medical attention immediately. Even if you feel fine, some injuries, including brain injuries and internal damage, do not show symptoms right away. A medical record also creates a direct link between the accident and your injuries.
- Document everything. Take photos of the vehicles, the scene, any visible injuries, and the rideshare app screen showing your trip details.
- Get the driver’s information. Collect the driver’s name, license plate, insurance information, and screenshots of the trip in the app.
- Report the accident. File a police report and report the accident through the Uber or Lyft app as well.
- Contact an attorney before speaking with insurers. Insurance adjusters work for the company, not for you. A single statement made too early can be used to minimize or deny your claim.
Taking these steps protects both your health and your legal rights and gives us a strong foundation to build your case.
Rideshare cases require an attorney who knows how to cut through the layers, identify which insurance policies apply, preserve critical evidence like app data and driver logs before they disappear, and build a case strong enough to secure a fair result.
We handle every aspect of your claim so you can focus on recovering. We negotiate aggressively with insurance companies and take cases to trial when they refuse to offer what our clients deserve.
Results matter, and ours speak for themselves. Glugeth & Pierguidi, P.C. has recovered over $100 million for injury victims across New York and New Jersey, driven by more than three decades of combined experience handling some of the most serious personal injury cases in the region.
We are recognized by Best Lawyers and Best Law Firms in the U.S. 2026, named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and listed by Super Lawyers.
Our membership in the American Association for Justice (Trial Lawyers) and the New Jersey Association for Justice reflects our peer-recognized commitment to excellence in trial advocacy. When you hire us, you get a team that fights hard for you from day one.
The insurance companies move fast after an accident, and so should you. Contact Glugeth & Pierguidi, P.C. today for a free consultation and let our experienced team start fighting for the full compensation you deserve. The sooner you call, the stronger your case will be.