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- Suing an Uninsured Driver for Damages in New Jersey
Jun 5, 2022
When you are injured in a car accident, you may find recovering compensation more complicated when the at-fault driver is uninsured. Your ability to obtain a financial recovery from an uninsured driver after a car accident will depend on various factors, including the financial assets of the at-fault driver, your own insurance coverage, and whether other parties may have liability for your injuries and losses. What is an Uninsured Driver? In New Jersey, drivers are...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 - 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