Although drivers throughout the United States are supposed to have some sort of automobile insurance before getting behind the wheel and sharing the road with others, there are some drivers that choose not to follow the rules. If you get into an accident that was caused by an uninsured driver, you might not know what to do. Nearly one out of every six people that gets behind the wheel to drive is doing so without having any automobile insurance. Those individuals are taking a gamble while assuming that they are not going to get into any accidents. What Can You Do? Upon getting into a car accident with an uninsured motorist, you may be suffering from multiple injuries and dealing…

Overview of Lyft and Uber Accidents in New Jersey   Ordering up a ride from an app on your phone can be a convenient and relaxing way to get around. Hopefully, your ride with one of these car services, such as Uber or Lyft, will be a safe one, too. At Courtlaw, we know well that, unfortunately, accidents can and do happen. Our attorneys have handled cases on behalf of Lyft and Uber drivers and passengers. New Jersey law refers to a ride-share company such as Lyft or Uber as a “Transportation Network Company” or “TNC.” Under New Jersey law, when a TNC driver is “providing” a ride, the TNC or the TNC driver, “or any combination of the two”…

Child Sexual Abuse in New Jersey Although we want to spend as much time with our children as we can, the fact is that our kids spend a great deal of their lives in the care and under the supervision of others. Most of these people – professionals and volunteers – are dedicated and caring and have a positive impact on our children’s lives. Occasionally, however, an adult takes advantage of a child and abuses him or her. The consequences of that abuse are profound and long-lasting. Earlier this year, the Catholic Church in New Jersey published a list of the names of 188 priests “credibly accused” of sexual abuse of a minor. More recently, The Anderson Report on Sexual…

Is it possible to have enough insurance to cover any type of foreseeable accident? After all, the entire point of having insurance is to help cover the expenses of an unexpected crash. In most situations, an at-fault driver’s insurance policy will fully cover a victim’s expenses, but the situation becomes complex when there are multiple victims and severe injuries. All insurance policies have a limit on the amount of coverage they will provide. Sometimes, this amount simply isn’t enough. What are the options for an injured victim when the at-fault driver’s insurance coverage has been exhausted? What is Underinsured Coverage? When motorists purchase insurance, they have the option to purchase underinsured coverage. This coverage will provide compensation to you in…

Commercial Truck “Black Boxes”  So-called “black boxes” are commonly used in airplane crash investigations in order to obtain information about how the crash happened. The majority of commercial trucks now come complete with this same type of black box. Just as in a plane crash, these truck black boxes can also provide valuable information about how the truck and its driver were behaving prior to the accident. In fact, if you or a loved one has been injured in a commercial vehicle accident, the information contained in the black box might be able to prove that the accident was in the truck driver’s fault. If so, a truck accident lawyer might be able to help you receive compensation for any injuries,…