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- What Happens After an Uber or Lyft Accident in NJ?
Nov 13, 2019
Technological advancements have increased people’s ability to offer services themselves rather than becoming an employee of a company. As a result, companies who facilitate these transactions, like Uber and Lyft, have exploded. While the results of such efforts have been mainly positive, issues can arise when car accidents occur during an Uber or Lyft ride. The Complexity of Uber and Lyft Accidents in New Jersey What happens when you’re in an Uber or Lyft accident?...Read More - Am I in the Right Place? Jurisdiction and Venue
Nov 11, 2019
Most personal injury cases are settled before trial. Even if your case settles, you may still have to go to court for an arbitration hearing. The attorneys at CourtLaw will certainly be filing papers with the court and attending hearings and conferences with judges during the course of your case. The courthouse you might have to go to and that our lawyers go to wasn’t picked at random. When people think about filing a lawsuit, they...Read More - Reconsideration
Oct 23, 2019
As in all walks of life, in the practice of law, things don’t always go right the first time around. Sometimes in life, when we look back at decisions we’ve made, we conclude that we should have done things differently. That’s human nature. Judges are human and sometimes, after making a decision, they change their minds. As lawyers, it’s our job to help convince them of that they should. One way is through the “motion for reconsideration.”...Read More - What Causes Truck Accidents?
Oct 22, 2019
Large commercial trucks are some of the most important vehicles on the roads of New Jersey and the rest of the country. Why? The more of these trucks you see on the roads, the better the economy is performing. But, despite how important these trucks are, they are also quite dangerous. Trucks are large, heavy, wide, and easy to roll when not operated properly. There are various factors that cause truck accidents on the roads...Read More - Uber/Lyft Drivers and the Verbal Threshold Defense
Oct 18, 2019
We have done several blogs about the so-called verbal threshold. This is a defense to personal injury lawsuits where the injured person is may only recover money damages for the most serious injuries. It is more beneficial to a person injured in a motor vehicle accident if the verbal threshold does not apply to her or his case. What if you’re a Lyft or Uber driver and you’re involved in an accident? Does the verbal...Read More - Workers Electrocuted in New Jersey Construction Accident
Oct 17, 2019
Three workers were electrocuted at a New Jersey construction site accident in Woodbridge Township on the morning of Friday, October 11th. Just before 8:00 am, workers installing siding in a residential neighborhood on Quincy Court were electrocuted when a 40-foot pole from their scaffolding fell. The workers tried to grab the pole as it fell and were electrocuted when the pole hit a high-tension wire along the street. Police on the scene tried to revive...Read More - Injured in an Uber or Lyft Accident? Examine Your Chances for a Personal Injury Case
Oct 15, 2019
The rideshare industry has quickly exploded in popularity in New Jersey and the rest of the country. No longer do you have to hail a cab, reserve a shuttle to the airport or drive yourself to and from a night out on the town. Uber and Lyft have grown immensely over the last handful of years to the point where millions of people are using the service multiple times per day. Some have even sold...Read More - Injured in an Uber or Lyft? Here’s What to Do
Sep 18, 2019
Have you ever used Uber or Lyft transportation to get to your destination? If so, then you’re one of millions. Uber and Lyft facilitate an average of 15 million rides every day across the globe. With the sheer number of rides, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that accidents happen regularly. If you were involved in an Uber or Lyft accident, would you know what to do? As a passenger, it’s important to understand what...Read More - Time-Sensitive Evidence After a Trucking Accident
Sep 6, 2019
Have you ever felt nervous around massive semi-trucks on the road? If so, then you’re not alone. People who avoid big trucks have good reasons for their behavior. Getting into a collision with a truck is significantly more dangerous and destructive than other types of car accidents. It’s also more complicated to obtain your rightful compensation in the event you’re injured. If you ever get into a collision with a truck, then you need to...Read More - Late-Appearing Car Accident Injuries
Aug 28, 2019
While no one likes to imagine being in one, getting into car accidents is an occurrence that happens more frequently than one cares to think. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2016 alone, there were 6,296,000 car accidents reported to police in the United States. Of these 6,296,000 reported crashes, 37,461 people involved in said accidents died and 2,443,000 million more people suffered injuries. Given that the NHTSA estimates that approximately...Read More