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- How Long Does It Take to Settle a Lyft Accident Case?
Apr 26, 2022
After you have been involved in an accident that was caused by a Lyft driver, you likely will file a claim for compensation against Lyft’s insurance coverage. But when you file your claim, you might wonder how long it may take to settle your case and get the compensation you need. In many cases, insurers will try to draw out accident claims to make injured victims more willing to accept a lower settlement just to...Read More - If a DoorDash Driver Hits Me, Who Do I File a Claim Against?
Apr 18, 2022
If you have been injured in an accident caused by a DoorDash delivery driver, you may be confused about who you can pursue compensation from. It can be unclear whether you should pursue a legal claim against the driver who hit you, whether you can file a claim with DoorDash itself, or whether you should pursue claims against both the driver and the company. Delivery Drivers Are Not Necessarily More Dangerous Than Other Motorists Motorists...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 - 5 Things You Need to Do If You’re Involved in a Rideshare Accident
Mar 23, 2022
Many people use rideshare services such as Uber or Lyft, or encounter vehicles driving for these services on the road. As a result, some people will eventually become involved in an accident with a rideshare vehicle. However, pursuing a claim for compensation for injuries or property damage that occurred in a rideshare accident can be a complicated matter. If you have been in an accident with a rideshare vehicle, here are five steps you should...Read More - Who is Responsible for a Vehicle Rollover Accident?
Mar 19, 2022
Vehicle rollover accidents may have many different potential causes. The causes or circumstances that lead to a vehicle rollover may determine who can be held responsible for the accident. A rollover crash may result in a traditional car accident claim, or it might lead to product liability or professional negligence claims. The Driver of the Overturned Vehicle Many vehicle rollover accidents are caused by driver error. A vehicle may overturn because its driver was speeding...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