When you set up your Uber account, you went through an application, and before it was over, you probably checked a box saying that you agreed to Uber’s Terms of Service. And you’ve probably checked boxes in messages from Uber saying that you agreed to the updated Terms of Service. Did you read those terms? Most people don’t. If you did, did you understand them? Recently, a judge in Hudson County ruled that three Uber riders whose driver was involved in an accident were bound by Uber’s Terms of Service, even though the riders never agreed to them and didn’t know what they were agreeing to. One of the things they unwittingly agreed to included waiving the right to arbitrate…

Have you been injured in an accident involving a Lyft driver? Pursuing compensation in an accident involving a rideshare vehicle such as a Lyft vehicle can be complex. Below we take a look at the process of filing a car accident claim against Lyft.  Who Can I hold Liable in a Lyft Accident?  Like with any other car accident claim, the party that is responsible for the accident must be identified in order to hold them liable. Depending on the circumstances of your accident, multiple parties may be held liable for the accident including:  The Lyft driver  Lyft  Other drivers that were involved in the car accident  The manufacturer of the vehicle or a defective car part that contributed to…

You may have a claim against the rideshare company Lyft if you have been injured or suffered property damage in an accident caused by a Lyft driver, or while you were riding as a passenger in a Lyft. However, if you have a Lyft accident claim, you may want to know how long it may take you to settle your case.  Lyft’s Insurance Coverage During the early days of the rideshare industry, companies such as Lyft had no insurance coverage in the event their drivers caused or got into an auto accident. However, states have since enacted laws requiring Lyft and other rideshare companies to have insurance coverage. In New Jersey, state law requires rideshare companies to provide certain minimum…

Many people will rely on Uber and Lyft or other rideshare services to get to their destination for the holidays. Whether taking an Uber or Lyft to or from the airport or train station, using a rideshare to get across town to visit family or friends, or calling one when going out to a holiday party, many of us will be a passenger in a rideshare vehicle or encounter a rideshare on the road at some point during the holiday season. However, rideshare vehicles are just as susceptible to being involved in an accident as any other vehicle on the road.  Common Causes of Uber and Lyft Accidents During the Holidays Rideshare drivers often work extra hours during the holiday…

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…