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” must have primary automobile liability insurance in the amount of “at…

How well do you really know your Uber or Lyft driver? Sure, you can read the driver’s previous reviews, but you’re putting a lot of faith into the driver when you ask him or her to transport you across town. What happens if you’re involved in an accident while aboard an Uber or Lyft? What if you’re struck by an Uber/Lyft driver while walking down the street? Who is liable – the driver or the ride-sharing company? These important questions, and more, are answered below. Understanding Uber’s and Lyft’s Legal Liability After a Crash New Jersey is a no-fault state, which means your insurance will help pay a portion of the costs of an accident regardless of who caused it.…

Don’t Take a Gamble After Sustaining a Personal Injury in NJ Sports wagering has been legal in New Jersey now for about a year and a half.  You can download one (or more) of many apps to bet on a game. You can also go to Atlantic City or the racetrack to place a bet. Motor vehicle accident and personal injury cases can sometimes be something of a gamble. There are a lot of variables. Who is at fault? How bad are your injuries? Have you had prior injuries? How much insurance coverage is available? Are you a “good witness”? Some of these things are within your control and some really are not. Navigating a Rideshare Accident If personal injury cases…

Available Coverage Available for Rideshare Drivers and Their Passengers When you spend as much time on the road as an Uber or Lyft driver, it’s not surprising that accidents sometimes happen. Current New Jersey law protects the Uber and Lyft drivers as well as their passengers. A transportation network company driver who is in the course of a ride must be provided with insurance for medical payments benefits of $10,000.   With the skyrocketing cost of medical care, that really isn’t all that much protection. Luckily for Uber and Lyft drivers, they may avail themselves of the same level of uninsured motorist (UM) and underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage as their passengers.  New Jersey law requires rideshare companies to maintain underinsured (UIM)…

Every day, more and more people are using rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft. At the same time, more and more people who are looking to make some extra money are becoming Uber and Lyft drivers. It isn’t always easy work. Some of these well-meaning drivers may not be familiar with all the roadways where you want to go; accidents sometimes result. The attorneys at CourtLaw are experienced in handling rideshare accident cases like yours. Learn more below. Uber and Lyft drivers aren’t always at fault. You might be a passenger in a rideshare vehicle when the driver of another car causes an accident. If you sustained serious injuries and the other driver has limited insurance coverage, all is not lost by…