Most people in New Jersey cannot even imagine life without a car.  Two popular ride-sharing services, Uber and Lyft, have gotten some people to reconsider whether they really need a car.  In 2013, the average cost of owning a car in America, according to AAA, was about $9,000.00 .  Surely that number has gone up in the six years since. One college student reported saving a substantial amount of money by selling his car and using Uber all the time for his transportation needs.  According to a 2018 internet trends report by venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers, taking an Uber could be cheaper than owning a car in the cities of New York City, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and Chicago. Uber and Lyft…

Overview of Lyft and Uber Accidents in New Jersey   Ordering up a ride from an app on your phone can be a convenient and relaxing way to get around. Hopefully, your ride with one of these car services, such as Uber or Lyft, will be a safe one, too. At Courtlaw, we know well that, unfortunately, accidents can and do happen. Our attorneys have handled cases on behalf of Lyft and Uber drivers and passengers. New Jersey law refers to a ride-share company such as Lyft or Uber as a “Transportation Network Company” or “TNC.” Under New Jersey law, when a TNC driver is “providing” a ride, the TNC or the TNC driver, “or any combination of the two”…

What Are Lyft and Uber? Lyft and Uber are ridesharing transportation companies or what New Jersey law calls “transportation network companies” that help connect people wanting to go somewhere with a driver who owns a car. Passengers use Lyft and Uber because it is a convenient and cost-effective way to get around town without having to have their own car. It’s like calling a cab, but may be available in more areas and offer faster service, in some instances. Is a Lyft or Uber Accident Different From a Regular Car Accident? Getting into a Lyft or Uber car accident can be just as scary and just as life-threatening as any other car accident. Whether you are a passenger in the…

Aggressive driving is a dangerous activity that thousands of drivers partake in each time they hit the roads of New Jersey. It is an activity that can lead to road rage incidents, which could result in severe injury and even death. Aggressive driving is not limited to any type of driver, experience level, or type of vehicle driven. Any driver can wind up being an aggressive driver and more often than not, most drivers drive aggressively at least once in their lifetime. What if you are ever involved in an aggressive Uber driving accident? Do you know what to do as the passenger? Let’s take a look at aggressive Uber driving accidents and what to do in the aftermath. What…

When a person gets into an Uber car accident with another vehicle, they often sustain bodily injuries or property damage as a result of the crash. Sufficiently documenting specific items may allow a person involved in a car accident to recover monetary compensation because of the crash. One form of sufficiently documenting the accident includes taking photographs. In order to help you recover monetary compensation for any injury, property damage or loss you sustain in a car accident, it is important to photograph the damage to the vehicles, any bodily injuries sustained by you or someone else, and the scene of the accident. Damage To All Vehicles Involved in New Brunswick, NJ Photographing the damage to all vehicles involved can…