While cars have become much safer in recent decades, backseat passengers still remain at risk of serious injuries compared to front seat passengers. It is important to understand how sitting in the back seat can be dangerous and what you can do to protect yourself while sitting in the rear seats, especially in the event of a car accident.  Common Injuries Suffered by Backseat Passengers in Car Crashes Unfortunately, surveys have found that many backseat passengers who are involved in auto accidents were not wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash. Since a seat belt is often a rear seat passenger’s only safety mechanism, these individuals can suffer a wide range of catastrophic injuries, including: Chest injuries,…

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…

Are you an employer in New Jersey? Inflation is affecting everyone, nowadays. Nowhere is that more apparent than with the price of gas.  If you are an employer who provides a vehicle for your employees, you’ve been suffering as the price of gas went through the roof.  Know how to save money?  Send your workers where you need them to go in a Lyft or Uber vehicle.  You won’t have the expense of gas, parking, and insurance for the vehicle as well as taxes and monthly payments.  By using Uber or Lyft, you’ll get more insurance than you probably ever provided, yourself.  Uber and Lyft Accident Liability Coverage Uber and Lyft are required by law to provide their passengers with $1.5…

“Better late than never” is an old saying that applies to so many things, including justice.  Here at CourtLaw, we were recently reminded of this when we prevailed in a very significant appeal before the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court. This victory on appeal is proof that at CourtLaw, we mean what we say when we promise to fight for you. A CourtLaw client was involved in two different motor vehicle accidents.  In 2020, a Superior Court Judge dismissed her claims related to the first accident.  We asked that Judge to reconsider that decision and he refused.  Undaunted, and believing this was very wrong, CourtLaw appealed to a higher court.  In May of 2022, we won!!!!  This isn’t…

When you are injured in a car accident, you may find recovering compensation more complicated when the at-fault driver is uninsured. Your ability to obtain a financial recovery from an uninsured driver after a car accident will depend on various factors, including the financial assets of the at-fault driver, your own insurance coverage, and whether other parties may have liability for your injuries and losses. What is an Uninsured Driver? In New Jersey, drivers are required to have insurance coverage that meets the minimum requirements of state law. Insurers in New Jersey are required by default to offer drivers a standard policy, which provides liability coverage that includes, at a minimum: $15,000 per person, $30,000 per accident of bodily injury…