Blog: Uber & Lyft Accidents
- How Long Does It Take to Settle a Lyft Accident Case?
Jan 3, 2023
You may have a claim against the rideshare company Lyft if you have been injured or suffered property damage in an accident caused by a Lyft driver, or while you were riding as a passenger in a Lyft. However, if you have a Lyft accident claim, you may want to know how long it may take you to settle your case. Lyft’s Insurance Coverage During the early days of the rideshare industry, companies such as...Read More - Uber and Lyft Accidents During the Holidays (What Drivers Need to Know)
Nov 12, 2022
Many people will rely on Uber and Lyft or other rideshare services to get to their destination for the holidays. Whether taking an Uber or Lyft to or from the airport or train station, using a rideshare to get across town to visit family or friends, or calling one when going out to a holiday party, many of us will be a passenger in a rideshare vehicle or encounter a rideshare on the road at...Read More - Be Safe!
Aug 5, 2022
The first thing we all want is to be safe. Driving a car – especially in New Jersey – can be dangerous. One way to be safe on the road is just don’t drive. Use a rideshare, like Uber. What to Do if You’re Injured in an Uber Accident Now, it’s true that Uber vehicles are sometimes involved in accidents. At Courtlaw, we handle Uber accidents. If you have the misfortune of being in an...Read More - Save Money With Uber and Lyft
Jul 27, 2022
Are you an employer in New Jersey? Inflation is affecting everyone, nowadays. Nowhere is that more apparent than with the price of gas. If you are an employer who provides a vehicle for your employees, you’ve been suffering as the price of gas went through the roof. Know how to save money? Send your workers where you need them to go in a Lyft or Uber vehicle. You won’t have the expense of gas, parking, and...Read More - Steps to Take after an Accident with an UberEats Driver
Jun 1, 2022
Being involved in a car accident is difficult enough. But when you are hit by an UberEats driver, getting the compensation you need for your injuries can be difficult. It is important to know what steps you should take after being hurt in a crash with an UberEats driver so that you can protect your rights to seek financial recovery. Common Causes of UberEats Accidents Many accidents that are caused by an UberEats driver are...Read More - Most Common Ways Uber and Lyft Drivers Cause Accidents
May 14, 2022
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have, in recent years, become a popular alternative to the traditional taxi, as passengers can request rides through a mobile application and know the price of their ride before getting into the vehicle. However, Uber and Lyft drivers are just as susceptible to causing motor vehicle accidents as any other driver, if not more so due to the demands on a rideshare driver’s attention and the hours that many...Read More - Who’s at Fault for a Fatal Uber Accident?
May 2, 2022
A death that occurs in a car accident is always a tragedy. But pursuing compensation and justice for an innocent victim’s death in an auto accident can become more complex when the accident involves an Uber vehicle or was caused by an Uber driver. Options for financial recovery can depend on who was at fault for the accident and what the accident victim’s status was in the accident. Determining Fault for a Fatal Uber Accident...Read More - Uber and Lyft Passengers and Drivers: Protect Yourselves!!!!!
Apr 13, 2022
Most Uber and Lyft drivers are professionals who get you where you want to go, safely. Sometimes, though, accidents happen. Essential Guidance for Uber and Lyft Passengers Involved in an Accident If you are a passenger in an Uber or Lyft that is, unfortunately, in an accident during your ride, make sure you have proof of your ride. Save all text messages and emails which Uber or Lyft send to you and keep them. You know,...Read More - Take Uber or Lyft and Avoid the Verbal Threshold Defense
Mar 17, 2022
Now more than ever, people are looking for ways to save money. And that goes for car insurance, too. One way to save money on car insurance is to get the so-called “verbal threshold” or “limitation on lawsuit” option. Your premium will be lower but in exchange, you give up your right to sue for injuries, except in serious cases. Most people don’t want to do that, and at Courtlaw we don’t recommend it, but...Read More - Rideshare Services and the Uninsured Driver
Mar 16, 2022
It seems like the price of everything is going up and many people are looking for ways to cut corners. Auto insurance is required by law and the cost puts a squeeze on many people. This is one area where it’s best not to cut any corners. Don’t drive an uninsured vehicle. Don’t even be a passenger in an uninsured vehicle. Under New Jersey law, N.J.S.A. 39:6A-4.5a, if you are a vehicle owner required to...Read More