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…

“How do I maximize my personal injury settlement?” It’s a question we’re often asked by our clients and fortunately, we provided some helpful tips.  If you have a personal injury claim, more likely than not your claim will end in a settlement between you and the party or parties at fault for your injuries (or their insurance company). You may want to consider taking the following steps to help ensure that you maximize the total compensation you receive from your personal injury settlement. Read more: Don’t Make These Top 3 Mistakes During a Settlement Negotiation Steps for Maximizing Your Financial Recovery in Your Personal Injury Case Preserve evidence in your case — The success of your claim will hinge on…

When it comes to filing a claim for a motor vehicle accident, you’re going to have a lot of questions, particularly when it comes to how much money you’ll receive and when you’ll receive it. In many cases, car accident cases end in a settlement. However, there are a few different types of mistakes you should definitely avoid during this process so as to not jeopardize your compensation award. Continue reading to find out how you can avoid these top 3 mistakes during a settlement negotiation. Read more: How Do I Prove My Car Accident Injury? Common Settlement Mistakes Here are the top three mistakes people make during a settlement negotiation: Admitting Fault After a car accident, it’s normal to want…

The unthinkable happened: you were just involved in a car accident. What do you do now? How are you going to be able to pay your bills? How did the accident even happen in the first place? At CourtLaw.com, one of the most common questions our clients ask us is “How do I prove my car accident injury?” Today, we answer this question. Continue reading to find out.  Read more: What Should I Do if I’m in a Car Accident and Both of Us Are Underinsured? What Are the Elements of a Personal Injury Claim in New Jersey? In every New Jersey personal injury claim, there are four elements that must be met: The defendant owed you (the plaintiff) a…

Wintertime means snow and ice on the roads in New Jersey. Although the best way to avoid a winter weather-related motor vehicle accident is to avoid going out altogether, sometimes that isn’t always plausible. If you do have to get behind the wheel in bad winter weather in New Jersey, below are some tips to remember to help keep yourself safe and avoid a potentially catastrophic accident. Do’s of Driving in Winter Weather in New Jersey Some of the most popular examples of things to do when you have to drive in winter weather include: Drive slowly — When there is snow and ice on the, the safest speed is often slower than the posted speed limit. Take turns and…