Blog: Uber & Lyft Accidents
- 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 - Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
Mar 8, 2022
Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17th, is still a couple of weeks away but it isn’t too soon to plan for it. One thing you want to start planning, now, is how you’re going to get around that day. Whether you’ll be bar-hopping all day or making one trip from home to mass and back, you won’t want to be driving. Like it or not, the fact is that some people are going to be consuming...Read More - MARCH MADNESS!!!!!!!!!!
Mar 7, 2022
The calendar now reads March and that means the national college basketball tournament, also known as “March Madness” will be starting soon. Two New Jersey teams – Seton Hall and Rutgers – will likely be invited to “The Dance” and New Jersey is home to many people who attended or are fans of, other schools who will be in The Tournament, such as Villanova, Notre Dame, and others. What to Expect if Your Lyft or Uber...Read More - Save Money With Uber and Lyft
Feb 20, 2022
Many people can’t imagine life without a car. From even before the day we got our driver’s licenses as teenagers, owning a car became a top goal. But transportation is one of the largest expenses in everyone’s budget. Could it be that getting around using a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft is more economical than owning a car? I’ll answer that question like most lawyers would: “It depends.” How Much Money Can You Save by Utilizing Rideshare...Read More - Uber – You’re Protected
Feb 9, 2022
The weather outside has been really messy lately. If it isn’t snow, it’s rain. If it isn’t rain, it’s ice. All these weather events present dangerous traveling conditions. People are grabbing rides from Uber or Lyft more than ever in this nasty weather. A lot of people don’t realize it, but the law helps protect you every time you take a ride in an Uber or Lyft. While most Uber and Lyft rides get you where you’re going...Read More - Lyft and Uber Accidents (Facts & Statistics You Need to Know)
May 2, 2021
Over the past decade, rideshare companies such as Lyft and Uber have experienced explosive growth. Unfortunately, with more and more drivers and vehicles out on the road operating for Lyft and Uber, that means more opportunities for accidents involving these rideshare vehicles and drivers. Data and reports about Lyft and Uber accidents highlight how prevalent these incidents are becoming. Continue reading for ridesharing facts you need to know. Lyft & Uber Accident Statistics According to...Read More - Filing a Claim Against Lyft
Apr 9, 2021
With increasing numbers of vehicles on the road driving for the rideshare service Lyft, states have been adopting laws requiring the company to provide insurance coverage when its drivers are working for the service. If you’ve been involved in an accident caused by or involving a Lyft vehicle, you may wonder about who actually handles or pays for claims made against the insurance coverage provided by Lyft. You may be surprised to learn that Lyft...Read More