Brooklyn Uber Accident Lawyer

Were you injured in an Uber accident in Brooklyn, NY?

At The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP, we are plaintiff-focused Uber accident lawyers who prepare every case with experience and dedication.

If you’ve been injured in an Uber accident in Brooklyn, our Brooklyn, NY Uber accident lawyer can identify every insurance policy that applies to the vehicle, the driver, and the other motorists involved, and pursue compensation from each responsible party. We seek the trip records, document your injuries, and negotiate with the insurers, and we file suit when an insurer will not make a fair offer.

The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP has recovered over $100 million for injured clients and represents them on a contingency basis. Contact us to discuss your claim.

Uber Accident Lawyer Brooklyn, NY

An Uber accident lawyer represents passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers who are injured in a crash involving an Uber vehicle. The lawyer identifies the insurance policies that apply, documents the injuries, and pursues the claim through negotiation or a lawsuit.

NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission data shows 5,916,553 high-volume for-hire trips in Brooklyn in January 2026, up 8.4% from January 2025. An Uber accident attorney in Brooklyn, NY determines which of the policies behind each trip applies to a passenger, a pedestrian, or another driver.

Types of Uber Accident Cases We Handle in Brooklyn

The claim depends on the injured person’s role and on who caused the crash. The situations below describe the claims that arise from Uber trips in Brooklyn.

• Passenger injuries. A rider hurt when the Uber driver crashes, or when another vehicle strikes the Uber, may have claims against more than one party. We identify the driver, the vehicle’s owner, the other motorist, and the insurer behind each of them.
• Car accidents. When another motorist causes a collision with an Uber vehicle, that driver’s insurer may owe compensation beyond no-fault benefits. We establish fault from police reports, vehicle damage, and camera footage.
• Pedestrian accidents. Pedestrians are struck by Uber vehicles in crosswalks, at intersections, and along curbs where drivers pull over. We identify the driver, the owner, and the applicable policies, and we document the injuries for the claim.
• Dooring and bike lane crashes. A passenger who opens a door into a bike lane, or a driver who cuts across one, can seriously injure a cyclist or scooter rider. We determine who opened the door or made the turn and pursue the insurers behind that person.
• Pickup and drop-off collisions. Drivers who stop in a travel lane, a crosswalk, or a bike lane to meet a rider create hazards for others on the road. We gather video and witness accounts that show where the vehicle stopped and what other road users could see.
• Distracted or fatigued driving. Drivers who handle a phone to accept a trip or follow directions can cause the same harm as any distracted drivers. We seek the trip and phone records that show what the driver was doing before the crash.
• Claims against the company. Whether Uber itself can be held responsible depends on its relationship with the driver and on the facts of the trip. We examine the driver’s status, the vehicle’s licensing, and every policy in force.
• Wrongful death. When an Uber crash kills a passenger, a pedestrian, or another driver, surviving family members may bring a claim for their losses. We document the financial support and companionship the family has lost.

Why Choose The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP as My Uber Accident Lawyer in Brooklyn, NY?

Experience With Claims Involving Several Insurers

An Uber claim often involves the driver’s insurer, the other vehicle’s insurer, and a no-fault carrier, and each follows different rules. We build the claim around that structure, which is what clients should expect from a personal injury lawyer in Brooklyn, NY.

Paul J. Edelstein was admitted to practice in New York in 1995 and is admitted in the Eastern District of New York and the Southern District. Glenn K. Faegenburg was admitted in 1992, and Best Lawyers has recognized him since 2018.

Recoveries in Passenger and Truck Cases

Our firm has recovered over $100 million for injured clients, including these results in vehicle cases:

• $2,905,000 for a taxi passenger in a motor vehicle accident
• $7,208,000 for a worker killed by a company truck
• $1,500,000 jury verdict for a man whose car was hit by a tractor-trailer

These results depend on their own facts and do not predict the outcome of another claim. Our representation is on a contingency basis, so you pay nothing unless your claim results in a recovery.

Understanding Uber Accident Cases in Brooklyn, NY

Damages, Liability, and Compensation for Uber Accident Cases

Liability in an Uber claim rests on negligence: the driver, or another motorist, owed a duty of care, breached it, and caused the injuries. Whether the company is also responsible depends on the driver’s relationship to it and on the circumstances of the trip. Under the comparative fault statute, a recovery is reduced by the injured person’s share of fault. In personal injury actions subject to the state’s no-fault insurance law that are commenced on or after May 26, 2026, a claimant whose fault exceeds the defendant’s cannot recover.

Economic damages cover medical treatment, medication, therapy, and lost earnings, including the cost of replacing lost income during recovery.

Non-economic damages cover pain and suffering and the effect of the injuries on daily life. Family members may recover their losses through a wrongful death claim when a crash is fatal.

What Is the Uber Accident Case Timeline?

Most claims move through the same stages, though the length of each depends on the injuries and on how many insurers are involved. New York generally allows three years from the crash to file suit under the statute of limitations, and filing a claim against a government agency has shorter deadlines.

Treatment begins first, and we send notice to each insurer and preserve the trip records and video. Once your condition is stable, we present the claim with the medical records and a demand. The insurers respond, and negotiation follows. If the claim does not resolve, we file suit and the parties exchange evidence, and the case ends in a settlement or a verdict.

What Are Important Aspects of an Uber Accident Case?

Two questions come first in most Uber claims: which no-fault insurer pays your initial medical expenses and lost earnings, and which insurers answer for the crash itself. According to the Department of Financial Services, the no-fault claim goes to the following insurers.

Injured person	No-fault claim goes to
Passenger in the Uber	Insurer of the vehicle the passenger was in
Pedestrian struck by the Uber	Insurer of the vehicle that struck the pedestrian
Occupant of another vehicle	Insurer of the vehicle that person was in

 

The no-fault claim has its own short deadline, so it should be filed right away, and no-fault benefits rarely cover the full losses. Several other points matter as well:

• A driver involved in a crash that injures someone must file a motorist crash report with the state Department of Motor Vehicles.
• The Uber app records the route, the pickup, and the time of the crash, so we request those trip records early.
• Insurers may offer a quick payment before the injuries are fully understood, and early settlement offers can leave later treatment unpaid.

What Should You Bring to Your Uber Accident Consultation?

Trip details and medical records let us identify the responsible parties from the first meeting.

• Trip details: screenshots of the ride receipt, the route, and the driver’s profile from the app
• Medical records: discharge papers, bills, and the names of each provider
• Crash documentation: the police report number, photographs, video, and witness names
• Insurance information: the policy details of any other driver involved, if you have them
• Work records: pay stubs or an employer letter showing missed time

The first consultation is free. We review how the crash happened, discuss your options, and explain the steps after a crash that protect your claim.

Reach Out to The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP to Schedule a Consultation

Trip details are easiest to confirm while the ride is recent. At The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP, the first consultation is free, and we are paid only if you recover. Contact us to speak with our Brooklyn Uber accident lawyer, and we will review the crash, the insurance involved, and your options.