Lyft Accident Lawyer Brooklyn
NYC Lyft accident lawyer Alexander Karasik, Esq. represents injured Lyft riders, Lyft drivers, and people hit by a rideshare car across Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, Manhattan, and New Jersey. A Lyft crash works differently from an ordinary car accident. Which insurance pays depends on what the driver was doing in the app at the moment of the collision, and the rideshare company's insurer is quick to point the claim somewhere else. Alexander Karasik, Esq. pins down the right policy, proves who is at fault, and pursues the full value of your injuries. The first case review is free, and you pay nothing unless he recovers money for you.
Alex and his staff were very professional and helpful throughout this process.
An Experienced Lyft Accident Lawyer Can Help You Get The Money You Deserve
A Lyft crash can leave you with medical bills, lost wages, and an injury that changes daily life, while more than one insurance policy argues over who is responsible. Alexander Karasik, Esq. handles that fight directly. He establishes what the driver was doing in the app, identifies which policy applies, and presses the claim for the full value of your injuries instead of the first number an adjuster offers. Karasik Law Group, P.C. represents Lyft riders, Lyft drivers, and people struck by a rideshare car across Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, Manhattan, and New Jersey.
I cannot express my gratitude enough to the outstanding team at Karasik Law Group for their exceptional support and successful resolution of my car accident case.
Who is Responsible for Compensation After a Lyft Accident?
The hardest question after a Lyft accident is who pays, and the answer turns on what the Lyft driver was doing in the app at the moment of the crash. Alexander Karasik, Esq. confirms the driver's status and identifies the policy that actually covers your injuries.
Driver has accepted a ride and is carrying a passenger
Lyft's commercial insurance policy generally covers the damages.
Driver is logged into the Lyft app but has not yet accepted a ride
Lyft provides a more limited level of coverage.
Driver is logged out of the Lyft app
The claim falls to the driver's personal auto insurance.
Leading Personal Injury Lawyers Fight To Get The Money You Need
Karasik Law Group, P.C. works Lyft injury cases on a contingency fee. There is no retainer and nothing out of pocket. The firm advances the cost of the investigation, including pulling the rideshare trip record and the police report and confirming which insurance was active, and the attorney fee comes only from the recovery, and only if Alexander Karasik, Esq. wins. If he does not recover compensation for you, you owe nothing. That arrangement lets him hold out for the full value of your injuries instead of settling early to close the file.
Alexander Karasik, Esq.
Alexander Karasik, Esq. leads Karasik Law Group, P.C. and personally handles the firm's Lyft and rideshare injury cases. In 2019 he closed a car accident case involving a laminectomy procedure, securing a settlement of $700,000, an amount believed to be among the highest received for this type of injury. His work has drawn the attention of the media, with his statements in defense of his clients quoted in the Daily News. When you call Karasik Law Group, P.C., you speak with Alexander Karasik, Esq. about your case, and he works it himself from the first call through the settlement.

A New York Lyft Accident Lawyer Who Speaks Your Language
New York is home to large Russian, Ukrainian, and Spanish-speaking communities, and a Lyft crash is hard enough without explaining your injuries and the police report through a stranger on the phone. At Karasik Law Group, P.C. you describe what happened, ask your questions, and read your settlement in Russian, Ukrainian, English, or Spanish, and you speak with Alexander Karasik, Esq. directly. He handles the calls to Lyft's insurer and the driver's insurer himself, so nothing gets lost between you and the adjuster.
It was a pleasure working with the team. They made the process very simple
You Have A Limited Time To File A Claim
Time is of the essence when it comes to filing a claim for a Lyft accident. In New York, there is a limited window of time in which you can file a personal injury claim , so it’s important to act quickly. That’s why it’s crucial to contact a skilled accident lawyer as soon as possible following the accident. At Karasik Law Group, we are ready to spring into action to protect your rights and ensure that you receive the compensation you are entitled to.
A NYC Lyft Accident Lawyer Who Takes Cases Other Firms Turned Down
A first lawyer passing on your Lyft case does not mean it has no value. Some firms run the numbers in a short phone call and pass before anyone has pulled the rideshare trip record or confirmed which policy was active. A driver who was between rides, an injury that surfaced days later, or coverage that looks too small can all make a case look harder than it is. Alexander Karasik, Esq. reviews crashes other firms turned away, confirms the driver's app status, and identifies the insurance that actually applies. The first review costs nothing, and you only pay if he recovers money for you.
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Call an Experienced NYC Lyft Accident Lawyer
If you have been injured in a Lyft accident, the firm's case review is free and available 24/7. Call Alexander Karasik, Esq. and the Karasik Law Group, P.C. team at (929) 444-4444 to talk through what happened, in Russian, Ukrainian, English, or Spanish, and find out which insurance applies to your case. You pay nothing unless he recovers money for you.
Virtual Tele-Visit Consultation & Online Assistance
You can start a Lyft accident case with Karasik Law Group, P.C. by video or phone without leaving home. Clients across Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, and New Jersey connect with Alexander Karasik, Esq. remotely to review the crash, go over which insurance applies, and ask their questions in Russian, Ukrainian, English, or Spanish.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lyft Accidents
Who pays if I am hurt in a Lyft accident in New York?
It depends on what the Lyft driver was doing in the app. If the driver had accepted a ride and was carrying a passenger, Lyft's commercial insurance policy generally covers the damages. If the driver was logged into the app but had not yet accepted a ride, a more limited Lyft policy applies. If the driver was logged out, the claim falls to the driver's personal auto insurance. Alexander Karasik, Esq. confirms the driver's status and identifies the policy that actually covers your injuries.
Do you have a Russian or Ukrainian speaking Lyft accident lawyer in New York?
Yes. You can go through your entire Lyft accident case in Russian, Ukrainian, English, or Spanish. Alexander Karasik, Esq. and the Karasik Law Group, P.C. team explain your rights, handle the calls with Lyft's insurer and the driver's insurer, and review your settlement with you in the language you are most comfortable speaking.
What if another lawyer already told me my Lyft accident case was not worth taking?
A second opinion is free. Lyft cases that look like low coverage, shared fault, or a delayed injury are often still recoverable once the driver's app status and the right insurance policy are confirmed. Alexander Karasik, Esq. reviews cases other firms passed on, and you pay nothing unless he recovers money for you.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique. Contact our office to discuss your specific situation.
