Allentown Rideshare Accident Attorney

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When a car accident happens, it’s stressful enough. When a rideshare vehicle is involved, the case may become even more complicated. Our Allentown rideshare accident attorneys can pursue compensation from the liable parties on your behalf.

Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, has been helping injury victims since 2005. Our Allentown car accident lawyers’ goal is to hold negligent parties accountable for the losses you’ve suffered. Contact us today for a free review of your case and to find out more about how we can help.

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Meet Our Attorneys

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Lawrence Kalikhman, Esquire

Lawrence Kalikhman, Esquire is a summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Temple University.  Mr. Kalikhman received his Juris Doctorate from the Rutgers University School of Law.  He has experience in Personal Injury Litigation in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. 

Mr. Kalikhman is admitted to practice before state and federal courts in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey.  He is a member of the Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and Bucks County Bar Associations, as well as the Pennsylvania Association for Justice.

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Eric Rayz, Esquire

Arkady “Eric” Rayz, Esquire is a summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Temple University.  As an undergraduate, Mr. Rayz was a recipient of the H. Thomas and Dorothy Willits Hallowell Scholarship and Temple University President’s Scholar Award.  Mr. Rayz obtained his Juris Doctorate from the James E. Beasley School of Law of Temple University, where he was a staff member and editor of the Temple International and Comparative Law Journal. 

Mr. Rayz has broad experience in handling matters in federal and state courts and is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New York.  He is a member of the Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Bar Associations.

What Compensation Can You Recover?

The serious injuries caused by a car accident can be life-changing. You may have:

  • Broken bones
  • Soft tissue damage and burns
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Head trauma
  • Internal organ damage

Recovery can be a long road. Some accident victims develop permanent disabilities that affect their rest of their lives. Our lawyers seek fair compensation that accounts for the losses you’ve experienced, and ones you may experience in the future, due to the accident.

We can seek compensation for losses like:

  • Medical expenses
  • Lost wages
  • Diminished earning capacity
  • Property damage
  • Pain and suffering
  • Loss of enjoyment of life

If a loved one passed away because of a rideshare accident, we are so sorry for your loss. Our wrongful death lawyers can seek damages on your behalf. These can cover losses such as medical bills for the deceased’s post-accident care, the loss of their financial support, funeral expenses, and more.

Why Choose Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC?

Insurance companies and complicated paperwork may be the last thing you want to deal with while in recovery. But a personal injury claim can also help you pay your medical bills and plan for a future that may look different than you imagined. Our legal team can help in the following ways:

  • Investigate the accident to determine all responsible parties
  • Gather evidence to support your claim
  • File all necessary paperwork
  • Negotiate with insurance companies
  • Advise you on any settlement offers you receive
  • Represent you in court, if needed

Our goal is for you to feel supported throughout the entire legal process. This is especially critical in rideshare accident cases, where victims frequently have to navigate multiple insurance companies—their own, the rideshare driver’s, and the rideshare company’s—and figure out whose policy applies to their particular situation.

Our personal injury attorneys can look into your case and figure out the right way to handle it while you focus on your recovery.

Who Is at Fault in a Rideshare Accident?

Determining who is liable for a rideshare accident can be complex. While in some cases, another driver may be the sole liable party, there may be more than one responsible party in other cases. Potentially liable parties include:

  • Other drivers
  • The rideshare driver
  • Manufacturers, if a defective car part contributed to the accident

Additionally, rideshare companies may be held liable for the accident if they were negligent in their hiring or training practices. 

Our lawyers can identify all responsible parties and prove their negligence with evidence. Potentially helpful evidence includes:

  • Witness statements
  • Expert testimony
  • Surveillance footage
  • Accident scene photos
  • Driving records
  • Police reports

Gathering evidence can take time. The earlier you get started on your case, the easier it may be to collect specific types of evidence (such as security camera footage or reliable witness statements). Contact Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, to get started on your case right away.

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What Should You Do if You’ve Been in a Rideshare Accident?

Accident scenes can be chaotic, so it’s important to keep a few key steps in mind. These are:

Contact Emergency Services

Call 9-1-1 after an accident. Emergency medical personnel can assess your injuries, and officers from the Allentown Police Department can secure the accident scene. If you don’t wish to receive emergency medical care, it’s still important to make an appointment with your doctor. Proper diagnosis and early treatment intervention can be vital for your recovery.

Alert the Rideshare Company

If you are a rideshare driver or passenger, use the rideshare company’s app or website to report the accident. This report can help create a timeline of events that could be important for your accident claim.

Document the Accident

Take photos of the accident scene, including vehicle damage and surrounding evidence like skid marks or debris. You should also take photos of any visible injuries you have.

Avoid Posting on Social Media

It’s natural to want to vent after an accident. However, the insurance company will take any opportunity to use your words against you. That includes seemingly harmless social media posts.

If you are unsure of what to do after an accident, our law firm can help. With an office right here in Allentown, we can provide timely service and apply our knowledge of the local legal system to every case we take.

Who Is Liable for Allentown Slip and Fall Accidents?

Slip and falls can happen in public places and private residences, and you can hold many individuals or establishments liable for your harm. Some potentially liable parties include:

  • Property owners, both commercial and residential
  • Property managers
  • Tenants/lessees of commercial or private spaces
  • Third parties that may have caused the hazards on a property, like construction companies or cleaning companies, or others that were responsible for creating safe surroundings
  • Government entities if your fall occurred on public properties

One or more parties, including those not listed above, could be held responsible for your harm. Our legal team can help identify which parties should compensate you for your damages.

How Long Do I Have to Begin a Case?

State law, found at 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 5524(2), generally allows two years for accident victims to file a case. Failure to do so within that time frame may prevent the victim from seeking compensation. If you are concerned about the deadline, discuss it with your lawyer as soon as possible.

Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, can explain how this law applies to your situation after we learn about your rideshare crash.

Contact Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC

Your focus should be on recovery, not on battling insurance companies for the compensation you deserve. Our legal team can take on the fight for you. We seek fair compensation to hold negligent parties accountable.

We are available 24/7 to take your call. Contact us today to schedule your free initial consultation. We can discuss your legal options and our plan for your case.

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