Uber or Lyft accident in Westchester County?
Westchester County is one of the most rideshare-dense counties in NY State outside NYC, with Metro-North commuter pickups across White Plains, Yonkers, New Rochelle, and Tarrytown. Heavy ride volume along the Sprain Brook, the Saw Mill Parkway, and I-287. During active trips, platforms like Uber and Lyft carry contingent commercial policies (typically $1M+) that stack on top of the driver's personal auto policy. Identifying the trip state at the crash moment is critical to maximizing recovery.
Madison Law Firm PLLC · Serving Westchester County · (212) 300-3191
What to know about rideshare cases in Westchester County
Coverage tiers based on app status
Tier 1 (app off): driver's personal auto policy only. Tier 2 (app on, no ride): Uber/Lyft contingent $50K/$100K/$25K. Tier 3 (en route to passenger or trip active): $1M+ liability + UM/UIM. The crash moment matters.
Driver and platform are both potential defendants
Most rideshare cases name the driver AND the platform (Uber Technologies or Lyft Inc.). Even though drivers are 'independent contractors,' the company's commercial policy is the deep pocket. We pursue both.
As a passenger — strongest claim profile
If you were a passenger, you have NO comparative fault in 99% of cases. The TNC's $1M+ policy applies. Settlements are typically faster and higher than driver-side or pedestrian claims.
Telematics and app data are critical evidence
Uber and Lyft preserve trip data, GPS, acceleration/braking, and app interaction logs. We send preservation letters within days to lock in this evidence before it's purged.
Westchester County venue and filing
Westchester County Supreme Court at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, White Plains.
For the full legal framework — statutes, deadlines, damages — see the NYC Uber/Lyft Accident Lawyer hub.
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Investigate
Preservation letters, evidence collection, expert review — within days.
Negotiate or file
Settle when fair. File at Westchester County Supreme Court at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, White Plains.
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