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…

In the winter, one of the most common contributing factors to car accidents is the presence of snow or black ice on the road. But if a car accident is caused by snow or black ice on the road, who can be held at fault for the crash and resulting injuries? Fault for a Snow or Black Ice Accident Fault for injuries and losses arising from a car accident in which snow or black ice was a contributing factor may depend on other circumstances in the accident. Most importantly, fault will depend on whether the drivers involved in the accident were driving in a careful, safe manner. Drivers have a duty to drive appropriately and safely given road and weather…

The holidays are a great time for getting together with family and friends. Many of us will attend parties or holiday dinners. But this also means an increased risk of drunk driving as people choose to get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol at a dinner or party. If you plan to be out on the road during the holidays, here are three tips that can help reduce your chances of being involved in a drunk driving accident.  Keep Your Distance First, you should keep your distance from other vehicles you suspect may be operated by an intoxicated driver. Common signs that a driver may be intoxicated include: Failing to come to a stop at the stop lineDrifting in and…

While the holiday season is meant to be a joyous time of the year, for some people the holidays can become tragic when they are involved in a car accident. Due to the heavy travel during the holiday season combined with other factors unique to the holidays, rates of car accidents tend to increase. Holiday Season Car Accident Statistics According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the holiday season sees a large number of motor vehicle accident fatalities. The Thanksgiving holiday has approximately 500 auto accident fatalities nationwide, while the week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve/Day sees over 1,000 motor vehicle accident fatalities.  Common Causes of Car Accidents During the Holidays Some of the most frequent causes of…

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…