Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have, in recent years, become a popular alternative to the traditional taxi, as passengers can request rides through a mobile application and know the price of their ride before getting into the vehicle. However, Uber and Lyft drivers are just as susceptible to causing motor vehicle accidents as any other driver, if not more so due to the demands on a rideshare driver’s attention and the hours that many drivers work. If you have been injured in an auto accident involving an Uber or Lyft or other rideshare vehicles, you may be entitled to pursue compensation for your losses.  Common Causes of Rideshare Accidents Unfortunately, Uber and Lyft drivers frequently engage in unsafe or…

A death that occurs in a car accident is always a tragedy. But pursuing compensation and justice for an innocent victim’s death in an auto accident can become more complex when the accident involves an Uber vehicle or was caused by an Uber driver. Options for financial recovery can depend on who was at fault for the accident and what the accident victim’s status was in the accident.  Determining Fault for a Fatal Uber Accident Even in an Uber accident, the family of an individual who is killed in an auto accident is legally entitled to pursue financial recovery from the party or parties at fault for the accident by filing a wrongful death claim. The party or parties at…

After you have been involved in an accident that was caused by a Lyft driver, you likely will file a claim for compensation against Lyft’s insurance coverage. But when you file your claim, you might wonder how long it may take to settle your case and get the compensation you need. In many cases, insurers will try to draw out accident claims to make injured victims more willing to accept a lower settlement just to get some money. This makes it important to work with an experienced Lyft accident attorney who can keep your insurance claim moving forward.  Why Pursue a Claim Against Lyft? If you have been seriously injured in an accident that was caused by a Lyft driver,…

If you have been injured in an accident caused by a DoorDash delivery driver, you may be confused about who you can pursue compensation from. It can be unclear whether you should pursue a legal claim against the driver who hit you, whether you can file a claim with DoorDash itself, or whether you should pursue claims against both the driver and the company.  Delivery Drivers Are Not Necessarily More Dangerous Than Other Motorists Motorists may be understandably worried about getting into accidents with delivery drivers. People may have a conception of delivery drivers being distracted with trying to navigate to customers’ addresses and speeding to timely deliver food. However, food delivery drivers are not necessarily more dangerous than your…

Most Uber and Lyft drivers are professionals who get you where you want to go, safely.  Sometimes, though, accidents happen. Essential Guidance for Uber and Lyft Passengers Involved in an Accident If you are a passenger in an Uber or Lyft that is, unfortunately, in an accident during your ride, make sure you have proof of your ride. Save all text messages and emails which Uber or Lyft send to you and keep them. You know, the kind you get before you are picked up which confirms your ride, gives you a ride number, etc. In New Jersey, Uber and Lyft are required to have $1.5 million of liability coverage as well as $1.5 million in uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage,…