Now more than ever, people are looking for ways to save money. And that goes for car insurance, too. One way to save money on car insurance is to get the so-called’ verbal threshold’ or ‘limitation on lawsuit’ option. Your premium will be lower, but in exchange, you give up your right to sue for injuries, except in severe cases. Most people do not want to do that, and at Courtlaw, we don’t recommend it. However, economic reality sometimes forces people’s hands. They can’t afford the higher auto insurance premiums. Contact our Lyft injury attorneys now! What To Do? One Thing You Can Do is Take Uber or Lyft. Under New Jersey law, the limitation on lawsuit/verbal threshold ‘shall not…

It seems like the price of everything is going up and many people are looking for ways to cut corners.  Auto insurance is required by law and the cost puts a squeeze on many people.  This is one area where it’s best not to cut any corners.  Don’t drive an uninsured vehicle.  Don’t even be a passenger in an uninsured vehicle.  Under New Jersey law, N.J.S.A. 39:6A-4.5a, if you are a vehicle owner required to maintain PIP coverage (which is most people) but you fail to do so, you are barred from bringing a lawsuit if you’re injured while “operating” the uninsured vehicle.  The term “operating” in this context has been interpreted very broadly and includes an uninsured owner who…

Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17th, is still a couple of weeks away but it isn’t too soon to plan for it.  One thing you want to start planning, now, is how you’re going to get around that day.  Whether you’ll be bar-hopping all day or making one trip from home to mass and back, you won’t want to be driving.  Like it or not, the fact is that some people are going to be consuming alcohol, and some of them lots of it.  And it’ll be happening all day long.  So, even if you’re going to church at 9:00 a.m., there will be revelers out there drinking green beers, already.  A Lyft or Uber Offers a Safer Alternative Unfortunately, and…

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…

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. But is it possible that using a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft is more economical than owning a car? How can people save money with Uber and Lyft? Proper details can help people choose suitable options. Spend Less And Save Money With Uber And Lyft! When you or your loved ones have to go somewhere daily for education or work purposes. Using a personal car is not a practical choice. The same is true if you drive to distant vacations or…