NYC Uber Accident Lawsuit Guide (2025 Update)

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If you were injured in an Uber accident in New York City, this updated 2025 guide walks you through everything you need to know — from getting medical care and documenting your case, to understanding how Uber’s insurance actually works and how to protect your rights. Whether you were a passenger, driver, or pedestrian, this guide is for you.

Uber accident scene in the Bronx – NYC street photo
A typical rideshare drop-off area in the Bronx where accidents can happen.

1. Intro recap

You’re in an Uber — maybe heading home from work, or to the store — and out of nowhere, another car runs a red light. Suddenly, your ride becomes a crash site.

What happens next legally is very different from a regular car accident. This guide breaks down what makes Uber crashes complicated in NYC, how their insurance really works, and what riders, drivers, and even pedestrians need to know if they’re hit.

2. Who This Guide Is For

This guide is written for:

1-Uber passengers injured while riding

2-Uber drivers hurt while on a trip or waiting for one

3-Pedestrians or cyclists hit by an Uber vehicle

4-Other drivers hit by an Uber — especially when liability is unclear

If you’re in New York City, the laws and policies here are specific — and they matter. Most of what you’ll find online is for national audiences. This isn’t.

3. What Makes Uber Accidents Legally Different

Most people assume an Uber crash is just like a regular car crash — but that’s not true. In New York City, Uber accidents are governed by different rules, layered insurance structures, and app-based policy conditions that change everything.

Here’s what sets it apart:


A. Uber Involves 3 Layers of Insurance

Professional Explanation:
Uber accident claims often involve three separate insurance carriers — each potentially trying to limit liability or deny involvement. First, Uber maintains a commercial policy through companies like James River or Progressive, which may cover up to $1.25 million in liability if the driver is “on trip.” Second, the driver’s own personal insurance policy may or may not apply — depending on whether they disclosed their rideshare activity and what state their policy is issued in.

Lastly, if the injured person is a pedestrian, cyclist, or another driver, their own no-fault or supplemental underinsured motorist (SUM) coverage may come into play.

Each layer has different rules of engagement, and getting any of them to pay — let alone coordinate — takes careful documentation, formal notice, and aggressive follow-up.

Real-World NYC Example:
Let’s say you're walking in the Bronx near Grand Concourse and get hit by an Uber turning too fast. You end up in urgent care with a knee injury. Uber might deny involvement unless the trip is confirmed. The Uber driver’s own insurance may not apply if they didn't disclose they drive for Uber. That means your lawyer might need to pull your own auto insurance file — even if you weren’t driving — to use your own policy as backup. Most people have no idea that’s how layered and backwards it can be.


B. Uber’s Coverage Changes Based on App Status

Professional Explanation:
Uber’s commercial insurance policy only activates based on the driver’s status inside the app. When the app is OFF (driver is not available for trips), Uber provides no coverage. When the app is ON and the driver is waiting for a ride request, Uber provides limited liability coverage — currently $75,000 per person/$150,000 per accident (bodily injury) and $25,000 property damage. If the driver is actively en route to pick someone up or has a passenger, then Uber’s full $1.25M coverage kicks in, along with uninsured/underinsured protection and contingent comprehensive.

Understanding what phase the driver was in at the time of the crash is key — and requires access to trip data that Uber doesn’t hand out easily.

Real-World NYC Example:
Say you’re rear-ended in Parkchester by a Camry with a small Uber sticker on the window. The driver says nothing. You exchange info — but you don’t know if they were working at that moment. If the driver had the app on but wasn’t on a trip, you might be stuck with only $75K in coverage total. But if they had just accepted a ride or were mid-trip? You may unlock the $1.25M policy. A good lawyer will send a preservation letter to Uber immediately to preserve that data before it's gone.


C. Uber Doesn’t Automatically Accept Responsibility

Professional Explanation:
Uber’s policy is not like a traditional employer policy — it is not automatic. Uber classifies its drivers as independent contractors. That means Uber does not admit fault or extend coverage unless one of two things is clearly proven:

The driver caused the crash while in a covered phase (pickup, trip)

The injured party was a passenger inside the Uber during a trip

Even then, Uber may delay, refer you to third-party insurers, or claim your injuries are unrelated. There is no “Uber hotline” that says, “We’ve got you.” Everything must be documented, preserved, and pushed.

Real-World NYC Example:
A Bronx client calls after getting hit while riding in the back of an Uber. EMS took them to an urgent care, not the ER. The Uber driver says, “Don’t worry, Uber’s got you.” Two weeks later, they get a letter from a third-party insurer denying coverage because Uber "has no record of the trip." Why? Because the app glitched — and there’s no trip confirmation. Unless screenshots, ride receipts, and medical documents are pulled quickly, Uber may claim no duty. It happens all the time.

4. Three Uber Accident Scenarios-and Why They're Treated Differently

Not all Uber accidents are handled the same way. The legal process, the insurance options, and even how the case is valued depends entirely on your role in the crash.

Here’s how each situation works:


✅ A. You Were a Passenger in an Uber

Professional Explanation:
If you were an official passenger in a registered Uber ride, you're covered under Uber’s full $1.25 million insurance policy. That includes bodily injury liability, uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, and no-fault (PIP) if you're in New York. But coverage is only triggered if the ride is logged in Uber's system — meaning you must have booked it through the app, or been a pooled co-passenger. If there’s no trip ID or the app glitched, Uber may deny that you were ever a passenger.

Even if another car caused the accident, Uber’s UM/UIM policy may step in — but only if your lawyer demands it in writing and proves the other vehicle was underinsured or unknown (e.g., a hit-and-run).

Real-World NYC Example:
You’re riding from Soundview to Fordham in an Uber when a speeding car runs a light and T-bones you. You go to BronxCare-Grand Concourse Urgent Care for neck and shoulder pain. The other car has minimal insurance. Most people would assume Uber takes care of it — but unless your lawyer forces Uber to release their policy info and presses for UM coverage, they may never pay. If you can’t show trip data or request logs, Uber may say you weren’t even in the car. Screenshots, app receipts, and medical timestamps matter.


✅ B. You Were the Uber Driver

Professional Explanation:
If you're a driver logged into the Uber app, your own access to coverage depends on the status you were in when the accident happened:

App OFF: Your personal insurance applies. Uber owes you nothing.

App ON, waiting for trip: Uber provides $75K/$150K/$25K coverage — no personal injury protection unless your own policy provides it.

Trip accepted or passenger on board: Uber’s full policy applies, but you still need to prove the other vehicle was at fault (or show your own medical injuries if you’re hit by an uninsured driver).

Many drivers assume Uber will “step in” to help. In reality, Uber expects you to file a claim and push. They rarely assist proactively — and often refer you to third-party claim portals that delay or deny.

Real-World NYC Example:
An Uber driver in Tremont is en route to pick up a fare when a car sideswipes him. His app is on, but the rider canceled just before the crash. Uber says he wasn’t “on trip,” so only $75K coverage applies — and even that takes weeks to confirm. His own personal auto policy refuses to pay, saying the car is being used for business. The driver is stuck in limbo between two insurers who both deny responsibility. This is why Uber drivers need legal guidance fast — to prevent both carriers from walking away.


✅ C. You Were Hit by an Uber (Pedestrian, Cyclist, or Other Driver)

Professional Explanation:
If you're hit by a vehicle that turns out to be an Uber, you don’t automatically get Uber’s full coverage. You must first determine:

Was the Uber driver on the app at the time?

Were they in trip mode?

Are there other responsible parties?

Your own insurance (if you have a car) may be triggered for PIP or SUM. If not, you may be able to use New York’s MVAIC (Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corp) if no insurance is available. You or your lawyer must also identify the Uber vehicle by plate and notify Uber with a preservation demand — ideally within 10 days of the accident.

Real-World NYC Example:
A Bronx cyclist riding near Pelham Parkway is sideswiped by a car. The driver keeps going, but a bystander gets a photo showing an Uber decal. Police trace the plate and find it was an Uber — but the driver had the app OFF. That means Uber owes nothing, and the cyclist is forced to file under his own bike policy, which barely covers medical costs. If the driver had the app ON, there would’ve been at least some coverage. The tiniest details — app status, screenshots, timestamps — change the outcome completely.

5. Uber’s Actual Insurance Policy — Coverage, Limits, and Loopholes

Uber promotes itself as a tech platform, not a transportation company — and that technical distinction matters when it comes to their insurance. While they advertise “$1 million in coverage,” the truth is more layered, conditional, and full of gray areas than most people realize.


Phase-Based Insurance Coverage (As of 2025)

Here’s how Uber’s official insurance tiers break down, based on the driver’s app status at the moment of the crash:


Phase 0 — Driver Not Logged Into App

Coverage: None

Responsibility: Driver’s personal insurance only

Uber’s Role: Zero

Professional Insight:
If the driver is off the app, even if they have Uber stickers on their car or are planning to log on, Uber has no legal responsibility. This is where many hit-and-run victims or low-speed crash victims get stuck — the car may be affiliated with Uber, but the platform denies any connection unless the app status shows active use.

Real-World Bronx Example:
Someone in the South Bronx is hit in a parking lot by a driver with a faded Uber decal. They assume Uber will pay. But the trip data shows the app was closed, so Uber has no involvement. The only option is to chase the driver’s personal policy — and if they’re uninsured, the victim may be stuck with their own policy’s SUM benefits or even MVAIC.


✅ Phase 1 — App On, Waiting for a Ride

Coverage: $75,000 per person / $150,000 per accident (bodily injury)

Property Damage: $25,000

PIP/MedPay: None (you must use your own)

Professional Insight:
This “limbo zone” often causes confusion. Uber provides limited third-party liability, but it does not include personal injury protection (PIP) unless your own policy offers it. If you're hit by an Uber driver waiting for a ride, you may not be able to access medical payments from their policy at all. Worse, if the Uber driver causes the crash and then denies being logged in, Uber might challenge even this basic coverage.

Real-World Bronx Example:
An Uber driver is sitting at a light in Morris Park, waiting for a ride. They rear-end someone while distracted by their phone. Uber says they were “available” but hadn’t accepted a ride. They offer only $75,000 in coverage — and the other driver, with serious back injuries, finds out that’s all they can get unless the Uber driver has a strong personal policy. If not, the victim’s own SUM kicks in, but only up to their policy limits.


Phase 2 — En Route to Pickup or On a Trip

Coverage: $1.25 million third-party liability

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM): Included

Contingent Collision/Comprehensive: Yes (for Uber driver’s car)

No-Fault (PIP): Applies for NY passengers

Professional Insight:
This is Uber’s full protection tier — but it only activates during an official, documented trip. Everything hinges on timestamps, app data, and receipt logs. If the ride was canceled before impact, if the passenger never entered the car, or if the trip was paused, coverage can be denied or contested. Additionally, Uber’s claims often go through third-party administrators like York Risk or James River, who are notorious for delays and vague denials.

Real-World Bronx Example:
A passenger is picked up in Kingsbridge and gets into a crash minutes later. The trip was technically underway. They get medical care and assume Uber will pay. But Uber’s claims handler says there’s a data discrepancy — they claim the trip ended seconds before the crash. Only after demanding phone logs, Uber receipts, and GPS metadata does their lawyer prove the trip was still active. Uber finally approves the claim — but only after 4 weeks of silence.


Common Policy Loopholes (That Can Kill a Case)

Even when coverage technically applies, Uber (or their insurer) may try to avoid paying based on technicalities like:

Trip ID mismatch (wrong phone used to book ride)

Driver wasn’t “engaged” long enough to trigger full coverage

Injuries not “serious” enough under NY’s threshold law

Pre-existing condition argument (Uber’s insurer may blame prior injury)

Passenger not documented (e.g., child or informal rider not shown in app)

These loopholes are often buried in the claims language, and most accident victims — and many lawyers — don’t know how to spot or counter them.

6. What to Do After an Uber Crash (Step-by-Step)

If you’re in an Uber and there’s a crash — whether as a passenger, driver, or pedestrian — the decisions you make in the first hour will shape what happens over the next six months.

Here’s exactly what to do if you’re hurt or think you may be:


1. Screenshot Everything — Before the App Changes

Professional Insight:
The Uber app doesn’t preserve trip data forever. If the trip is canceled, closed, or timed out, the visual proof disappears. Screenshots of the ride screen, driver name, timestamp, vehicle plate, pickup/dropoff location, and even the map route can be crucial. This is especially true in hit-and-run or denial-of-coverage cases.

What Most People Miss:
Uber often claims “no record of a trip” if you can’t prove you were in the car at that time. The receipt that shows up later isn’t always enough — it doesn’t contain trip status logs or GPS details.

Real-World Move:
While still in the car — or immediately after the crash — take screenshots of:

Trip in progress

Driver name & plate

Time & location

Map route

Any messages between you and the driver


2. Take Your Own Photos — Not Just of Damage

Professional Insight:
Uber or their insurer may later claim the damage wasn’t that bad or that your injury couldn’t have come from the crash. Don’t just photograph vehicles — photograph your position in the car, street signs, the airbag, broken glass, what shoes you were wearing if you fell, etc. These details will later be used to prove force, impact direction, and scene integrity.

Real-World Move:
Snap 15–30 photos minimum:

All four sides of every car

Your seatbelt position

Any visible injuries

Street/intersection

Weather conditions

Driver’s license plate and sticker (Uber, Lyft, TLC)

Even if you’re shaken, try to do this before EMS arrives or as soon as you’re able.


3. Ask for the Driver’s Insurance — Don’t Assume Uber Is Handling It

Professional Insight:
Uber drivers are required to carry personal insurance, but many don't disclose they’re driving for Uber. If you don’t get their info at the scene, it can be difficult or impossible to follow up. Uber may redirect you to a generic third-party portal without giving you the driver’s actual coverage details.

Real-World Move:
At the scene (or in the ER), ask:

Do you have a copy of your insurance card?

Is this the car registered with Uber or a rental?

What insurance do you use — is it Uber or personal?

Write it down. Take photos if needed. Don’t rely on Uber support to hand it over later.


4. Get Medical Attention — Even If You Think You're Fine

Professional Insight:
In New York, you only have 30 days to file a no-fault claim. If you delay treatment, Uber’s insurer (or any other) may argue your injury wasn’t real or wasn’t caused by the crash. Go to urgent care, ER, or a city-approved medical provider who documents and codes the injury properly.

What They Don’t Tell You:
Many Uber-related injury claims are denied because the person “felt okay” at the scene and didn’t go to the doctor right away. That gap becomes a liability dispute months later.

Real-World Move:
Even if it's just stiffness or shock, visit:

CityMD, BronxDocs, Montefiore Urgent Care, etc.

Request a visit summary + diagnosis on paper

Note what body parts you discussed (neck, knee, back)


5. Do Not Rely on Uber’s In-App Report Feature

Professional Insight:
Uber’s in-app crash report tool is designed for internal platform use — not legal reporting. It logs the event, but it doesn’t preserve evidence or trigger any claim protection on your behalf. In some cases, it can actually work against you if your statement is vague or inaccurate.

Real-World Move:
If you report in the app, keep it short:

“Crash occurred. Driver remained on scene. EMS arrived.”
Then send a proper legal preservation letter later — preferably with help — to ensure Uber, the driver, and any insurer retain data.


6. Secure the Trip Data Before It’s Gone

Professional Insight:
Uber stores trip logs — GPS, timestamps, vehicle location, ride start/end — but they don’t release it without legal pressure. If the case may go to court, you need to preserve that data ASAP. A formal “spoliation” or preservation letter should be sent to Uber and the insurer within 10–15 days.

Real-World Move:
Use an official channel (email, certified mail) to demand they preserve:

GPS logs

Ride receipts

In-app communication

Internal incident reports

If this isn’t done, they may later claim it no longer exists or that they can't verify your account.

7. What to Watch Out For — Common Tactics, Delays, and Denials

Uber promotes “$1 million in protection” — but behind that headline is a system designed to limit payouts, shift blame, and bury claimants in delay cycles. Most people (and many lawyers) are caught off guard by how resistant Uber’s insurance partners can be, especially in NYC.

Here are the real-world tactics that derail cases if you’re not prepared:


✅ A. “We Have No Record of the Trip”

Professional Explanation:
Uber’s insurance doesn’t activate unless there’s a matching trip ID with full metadata. If anything is off — you paid cash, used a friend’s account, or there was a glitch — Uber may deny that you were in a covered ride at all. This is common with multi-passenger trips or when people book from shared devices.

Even worse, Uber does not store or provide trip logs unless you make a formal legal demand. They will often say “We were unable to verify a trip matching that time or location” — even when you have screenshots.

Real World - Bronx Example:
A passenger heading from Castle Hill to Fordham books an Uber on her brother’s phone. After a crash, she goes to CityMd-Southern Blvd urgent care, but when she reports the accident, Uber says she wasn’t the account holder. The ride history was deleted. Without screenshots or a legal letter, they reject the claim. Only after pulling the Apple Pay records and sending a formal demand did they acknowledge it.


B. Third-Party Claim Portals That Don’t Respond

Professional Explanation:
Uber rarely handles claims directly. Instead, they farm them out to third-party firms like James River, Allstate Commercial, or York Risk Services. These firms are notorious for:

Taking 3+ weeks to respond

Asking for “missing” paperwork they already received

Offering minimal settlements without explanation

They often delay until medical bills pile up — pressuring claimants to accept lowball offers out of financial desperation.

Real World-Bronx Example:
An Uber driver gets rear-ended in Pelham Bay while on a trip. He submits the claim to Uber, who forwards it to James River. The portal link doesn’t work. No one answers emails. Weeks go by. When he finally speaks to a rep, they say his file was “incomplete” and ask for new forms — forms he already sent three times.


C. Blaming Pre-Existing Conditions

Professional Explanation:
Uber’s insurer will often review your past medical history and claim your injury existed before the crash. This is especially common with back, neck, and knee injuries — where prior treatment (even years ago) is used to argue your injury wasn’t caused by the crash. It’s a common defense tactic that delays and reduces settlements.

Real World-Bronx Example:
A woman from Wakefield with prior physical therapy for sciatica is in an Uber when another car hits them near Jerome Avenue. Her MRI shows a new disc herniation. Uber’s insurer claims “no new injury” — citing her old treatment — and offers only $2,000. Her lawyer gets a doctor to write a report explaining the new injury was exacerbated by the crash. Without that, they would’ve walked away.


D. Denying Coverage Based on Trip Status

Professional Explanation:
Uber coverage only activates during specific trip windows. If there’s any gap, like a canceled ride or an unlogged drop-off, the insurer may argue the trip was not active — and deny all coverage. This is especially risky in cases where the crash happens:

Just after drop-off

Right before pickup

While waiting at a light

Uber’s logs must confirm the exact second of coverage — and even minor data inconsistencies can lead to a denial.

Real World-Bronx Example:
A passenger is dropped off in Co-op City and as the car pulls away, it’s sideswiped. She’s still in the back seat. Uber’s logs say the trip ended 90 seconds earlier. Their insurer refuses to cover her injury because “she was no longer in transit.” The fight becomes about timestamp forensics, not fault.


E. Offering Fast, Low Settlements — Then Closing the Case

Professional Explanation:
Uber insurers often make early “courtesy offers” — $1,500, $2,000, sometimes $5,000 — with pressure to sign quickly. The release form usually waives all future rights, even if you later discover a fracture or torn ligament. These offers come with phrases like “limited-time offer” or “final goodwill payment.”

Real World-Bronx Example:
A Bronx high school student is a passenger in an Uber crash near Kingsbridge Road. A week later, she gets a $3,000 offer in the mail and signs it. Two months later, she finds out her shoulder pain is a partial rotator cuff tear. Uber refuses to reopen the claim — because she waived her rights. She never saw a lawyer.

8. Getting Medical Care Without ER Admission

Not every injury leads to an ambulance ride or hospital stay — and in NYC, especially the Bronx, many Uber crash victims go to urgent care, walk-in clinics, or wait until the next day to see if the pain goes away.

That’s fine medically — but it can hurt your case unless you follow specific steps.


Why No ER Visit Raises Red Flags for Insurers

Professional Insight:
Insurance companies are trained to flag injury claims without same-day ER visits. Their logic is: “If you didn’t go to the emergency room, it must not have been serious.” This mindset is outdated — but it still affects how Uber insurers handle claims.

They often use this as a basis to:

Deny the claim entirely (“soft tissue only”)

Offer small settlements ($1,000–$3,000)

Question whether the crash caused your injuries

The burden then shifts to you (or your lawyer) to prove the injury exists and was caused by the crash.


Real-World Context:

ER' are overcrowded-people choose Urgent Care. In the Bronx, most people avoid emergency rooms unless they absolutely have to. They go to:

CityMD (White Plains Rd, Grand Concourse, etc.)

BronxDocs

Montefiore Urgent Care

MedRite

Independent local clinics

These places often have faster wait times, bilingual staff, and are less traumatic — but they don’t always create the kind of documentation that insurers or lawyers expect.


What to Do If You Go to Urgent Care After an Uber Crash

Professional Insight:
If you choose urgent care, you must make sure the visit is:

Same-day or next-day

Clearly tied to the crash (they must write “MVA” — motor vehicle accident — in your chart)

Supported by imaging or follow-up referral (X-ray, MRI, physical therapy)

Request a visit summary and keep any paperwork they give you.


Real-World Bronx Example:
A woman rides in an Uber from Parkchester to Harlem. They get rear-ended. No ambulance is called. She feels “tight” but walks home. The next morning, her neck is stiff. She goes to CityMD on Fordham Road. The doctor writes “neck pain — muscle strain” and refers her to PT. Uber’s insurer denies the claim, saying her pain could’ve been “anything.” Because she got no imaging, the case stalls.

Only after her physical therapist sends updated notes and a chiropractor orders an MRI is the claim taken seriously.


Must-Have Documentation from Non-ER Providers

Whether you go to urgent care, a local clinic, or your primary doctor, make sure you get:

A signed visit summary

Diagnosis code (ICD-10 — e.g., cervical sprain, lumbar disc displacement)

Any imaging referral

Notes that mention “motor vehicle accident” or “rideshare incident”

Bonus if you can get:

Photos of visible swelling, bruising, or limited range of motion

A prescription for PT (even if you haven’t started yet)


What Not to Do

Don’t say: “I’m fine” at the scene if you’re not sure — that can be used against you.

Don’t wait more than 72 hours to get checked out.

Don’t assume Uber’s insurance will reach out to help — they won’t.

9. Frequently Asked Questions from Real Bronx Clients

“I didn’t go to the hospital — can I still file a claim?”

Yes, absolutely — but documentation becomes everything.
In New York, you’re not legally required to visit the ER to have a case. What matters is that you sought medical attention quickly (usually within 72 hours), and that the provider clearly linked your symptoms to the Uber crash.

If you went to urgent care, chiropractor, or even a primary care doctor, that counts — but you need a visit summary and diagnosis code.

What most people don’t know: If you wait too long, Uber’s insurer will argue your injuries weren’t related — or weren’t real.


“Who pays the medical bills if I was a passenger?”

Uber’s no-fault (PIP) insurance pays — up to $50,000.
In NYC, if you're a passenger during an active Uber trip and you’re injured, Uber’s policy must pay for:

ER visits

Urgent care

MRIs/X-rays

Physical therapy

Some transportation to treatment

But you must file a no-fault application within 30 days of the crash. If you miss the deadline, they can deny payment entirely.

Pro tip: Always ask the urgent care or doctor’s office if they handle no-fault claims — many Bronx providers do.


“The other driver was at fault — not the Uber. Can I still get help?”

Yes. Uber passengers are protected even if the crash wasn’t Uber’s fault.
Uber carries uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM). That means if the other driver caused the crash but doesn’t have enough insurance — or disappears — Uber’s own policy kicks in.

The catch: Uber doesn’t tell you this. You have to formally request UM/UIM activation through their claims portal or legal rep.


“What if I was riding in a friend’s Uber account?”

You can still file a claim — but you’ll need proof.
If the Uber was booked through someone else’s account, the trip may not show up under your name. Uber might say they have “no record” of you being a passenger. That doesn’t mean you don’t have a case — it just means you need:

Screenshots of the ride in progress

Payment receipts

Texts showing you were picked up

Medical records showing matching time/location

Uber tries to avoid claims where the passenger identity is unclear — even if the crash was real.


“Do I have to talk to Uber’s insurance company?”

No — and in many cases, it’s better not to.
Uber’s insurer may ask for a recorded statement, medical authorizations, or early release forms. These are often used to reduce the value of your case — not help you.

You are not required to speak to them directly. You can request all communication be in writing or through a representative.

Warning: Never sign anything from Uber or their insurer without reading the fine print. Many of their early offers waive your rights forever.


“How long do I have to file a claim?”

In most NYC Uber accident cases, you have three years to file a lawsuit — but only 30 days to file a no-fault (PIP) claim for medical bills.

If a city vehicle (like a bus, sanitation truck, or FDNY) was involved, you may have only 90 days to file a Notice of Claim. The deadlines depend on who hit you, where it happened, and what coverage applies.

10. Related NYC Guides You May Need

🛑 Were You Injured in an Uber Crash in the Bronx?

If your Uber accident happened on White Plains Road, the Cross Bronx Expressway, or anywhere in NYC and you're wondering what comes next, learn more here:


👉 Bronx Uber Accident Lawyer



🏥 Went to Urgent Care Instead of the ER?

Many Uber clients in NYC go to places like CityMD, BronxDocs, or MedRite after an accident — and worry their case won’t be taken seriously. This guide breaks it all down:


👉 Urgent Care After an Accident – Legal Guide



📄 Need Your NYPD Accident Report?

Your police report is one of the most important documents in your Uber injury case — but the process to get it online can be confusing. We walk you through it step-by-step:


👉 How to Get My NYPD Accident Report



🚘 Not Sure What Type of Crash You Had?

Whether it was an Uber, a yellow cab, a delivery truck, or a private car — NYC roads are a mess. Start with this breakdown of what the insurance companies don’t want you to know:


👉 What the Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know

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