Liability for Accidents Caused by a Rideshare Driver 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 driver. However, because the injured drivers or pedestrians may not know the exact cause of the accident, the injured party will probably name all potential defendants in the case, including the rideshare company, itself. Through the “discovery”…

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? Understand that different laws apply when you’re a passenger in a taxi versus when you’re using a ride-sharing service like Uber. Here’s an overview of what the Transportation Network Company Safety and Regulatory Act, which is in effect in New Jersey: Rideshare companies must carry…

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 threshold apply? The attorneys at CourtLaw argue that it does not. The governing New Jersey law states that the verbal threshold defense “shall not be . . . asserted against any party not receiving personal injury protection benefits in any action for damages arising from…

Overview: Rideshare Accidents 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 their car or haven’t bought a first car yet. If you are ever injured in an Uber or Lyft accident, you need to examine your chances for a personal injury case. Examine the Driver Before Your Ride Always examine the driver scheduled…

Uber and Lyft Accidents 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 you should do in the event of a crash. Here’s an overview of the steps you need to follow: 1. Call the Cops If you’re a passenger in an Uber or Lyft crash, then you might feel obliged to let your…