The calendar now reads March and that means the national college basketball tournament, also known as “March Madness” will be starting soon. Two New Jersey teams – Seton Hall and Rutgers – will likely be invited to “The Dance” and New Jersey is home to many people who attended or are fans of, other schools who will be in The Tournament, such as Villanova, Notre Dame, and others. What to Expect if Your Lyft or Uber Gets Into an Accident on the Way to “March Madness” Going to a “March Madness” watch party is a lot of fun and so is watching the action at a favorite pub, bar, or brewery. I still recall the night Seton Hall played for the…

Many people can’t imagine life without a car. From even before the day we got our driver’s licenses as teenagers, owning a car became a top goal. But transportation is one of the largest expenses in everyone’s budget. Could it be that getting around using a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft is more economical than owning a car?  I’ll answer that question like most lawyers would: “It depends.” How Much Money Can You Save by Utilizing Rideshare Services? If you have a family and young kids who need to be at soccer, scouts, Little League, dance, and other school activities, ditching your car or SUV might not be practical. The same is true if you drive to distant vacations or commute daily where…

The weather outside has been really messy lately.  If it isn’t snow, it’s rain.  If it isn’t rain, it’s ice. All these weather events present dangerous traveling conditions. People are grabbing rides from Uber or Lyft more than ever in this nasty weather. A lot of people don’t realize it, but the law helps protect you every time you take a ride in an Uber or Lyft.  While most Uber and Lyft rides get you where you’re going safely, the law recognizes that accidents sometimes happen. That’s why, in New Jersey, Uber and Lyft passengers get the benefit of at least $1.5 million in bodily injury insurance coverage and at least $1.5 million of uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, which Uber and Lyft vehicles are required…

Over the past decade, rideshare companies such as Lyft and Uber have experienced explosive growth. Unfortunately, with more and more drivers and vehicles out on the road operating for Lyft and Uber, that means more opportunities for accidents involving these rideshare vehicles and drivers. Data and reports about Lyft and Uber accidents highlight how prevalent these incidents are becoming. Continue reading for ridesharing facts you need to know. Lyft & Uber Accident Statistics According to Uber’s 2019 Safety Report, Uber vehicles in 2018 were involved in fatal motor vehicle accidents at a rate of 0.57 per million vehicle miles traveled. This compares to the overall national rate of fatal motor vehicle accidents of 1.13 per million vehicle miles traveled.  However,…

With increasing numbers of vehicles on the road driving for the rideshare service Lyft, states have been adopting laws requiring the company to provide insurance coverage when its drivers are working for the service.  If you’ve been involved in an accident caused by or involving a Lyft vehicle, you may wonder about who actually handles or pays for claims made against the insurance coverage provided by Lyft. You may be surprised to learn that Lyft purchases insurance coverage from an insurance company, just as you purchase auto insurance for your vehicle. Lyft also hires companies to handle the claims made against its insurance coverage. Read more: Uber And Lyft Accidents Insurance Companies That Provide Coverage for Lyft Lyft obtains coverage…