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- Uber and Lyft Accidents: The Law Has You Covered
Dec 11, 2019
Every day, more and more people are using rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft. At the same time, more and more people who are looking to make some extra money are becoming Uber and Lyft drivers. It isn’t always easy work. Some of these well-meaning drivers may not be familiar with all the roadways where you want to go; accidents sometimes result. The attorneys at CourtLaw are experienced in handling rideshare accident cases like yours...Read More - Who Is to Blame for Accidents Caused During Left-Hand Turns?
Dec 10, 2019
Once an accident occurs, it is important to figure out who caused the accident and who is the victim in the situation. The victim might be entitled to compensation due to the injuries sustained. Drivers making left-hand turns are very often at fault for any accidents that happen, and they would likely be held responsible for covering the cost of the damages. If a driver needs to make a left-hand turn, he or she must...Read More - Jury Convicts Driver in N.J. of Vehicular Homicide Caused by Texting-while-Driving
Dec 6, 2019
A Monmouth County jury returned a verdict on Friday, November 22, 2019, convicting Alexandra Mansonet, 50, of vehicular homicide arising from a motor vehicle accident that fatally injured Yuwen Wang, then 39. Pedestrian Killed in Fatal Collision On September 26, 2016, Mansonet’s vehicle was traveling southbound on Laurel Avenue toward Sixth Street in Hazlet, NJ. Mansonet rear-ended a vehicle in front of her, pushing that vehicle into Wang, who was crossing the road while walking...Read More - Is Uber Responsible After an Accident?
Nov 26, 2019
If you are injured by an Uber or Lyft driver, who should be named as defendants in your case? The answer depends on who was responsible in the accident. The negligent driver is liable for damages and New Jersey law requires that rideshare companies like Lyft and Uber carry liability insurance of $1.5 million. If the Uber or Lyft driver caused the accident, the injury victim would file a lawsuit against the Uber or Lyft...Read More - Winter-Related Car Accidents
Nov 25, 2019
Have you ever noticed the spike in reported car accidents after the first snowfall of the season? It happens every year. There’s a lot of additional weather-related hazards in the winter, but you may be surprised to learn what causes winter-related accidents. Common Causes of Winter-Related Car Accidents Winter weather hazards include snow, ice and reduced visibility during flurries. Black ice, which is hard to spot on asphalt, is another major concern for motorists in...Read More - 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