The first thing we all want is to be safe.  Driving a car – especially in New Jersey – can be dangerous.  One way to be safe on the road is just don’t drive.  Use a rideshare, like Uber. What to Do if You’re Injured in an Uber Accident Now, it’s true that Uber vehicles are sometimes involved in accidents.  At Courtlaw, we handle Uber accidents.  If you have the misfortune of being in an accident while riding in an Uber, you can let 911 or a loved one know.  Just go to the “safety toolkit” on the Uber icon on your phone.  The Uber app lets you call 911 or report a crash directly from the app.  Courtlaw recommends…

Are you an employer in New Jersey? Inflation is affecting everyone, nowadays. Nowhere is that more apparent than with the price of gas.  If you are an employer who provides a vehicle for your employees, you’ve been suffering as the price of gas went through the roof.  Know how to save money?  Send your workers where you need them to go in a Lyft or Uber vehicle.  You won’t have the expense of gas, parking, and insurance for the vehicle as well as taxes and monthly payments.  By using Uber or Lyft, you’ll get more insurance than you probably ever provided, yourself.  Uber and Lyft Accident Liability Coverage Uber and Lyft are required by law to provide their passengers with $1.5…

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 required to have insurance coverage that meets the minimum requirements of state law. Insurers in New Jersey are required by default to offer drivers a standard policy, which provides liability coverage that includes, at a minimum: $15,000 per person, $30,000 per accident of bodily injury…

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 the result of the driver being distracted behind the wheel. UberEats drivers are often on their cell phones to manage orders, get directions to restaurants and customers, and contact customers to let them know when their food has arrived. Some of the most common causes…

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 drivers work. If you have been injured in an auto accident involving an Uber or Lyft or other rideshare vehicles, you may be entitled to pursue compensation for your losses.  Common Causes of Rideshare Accidents Unfortunately, Uber and Lyft drivers frequently engage in unsafe or…