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New Jersey Uber/Lyft Accidents: What You Need to Know

New Jersey Uber/Lyft Accidents: What You Need to Know

Uber and Lyft crashes are very different from other types of New Jersey car accidents. These days, with so many people using rideshare companies as a primary mode of transportation, it is crucial that riders and others on the road understand how to deal with potential injuries.  Regardless if you are an Uber or Lyft rider, share the road with rideshare vehicles, or are just walking on the road, you should beware and be prepared to properly handle negligence in [...]

January 27, 2021 By Blog, Ridesharing Read more...
How to Sue Uber or Lyft Drivers for a New Jersey Rideshare Accident

How to Sue Uber or Lyft Drivers for a New Jersey Rideshare Accident

Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft are proven to be accessible, cost-effective, and dependable means of transportation, particularly in the north Jersey area. Unfortunately, these rideshare companies are not immune to serious collisions, and if you were the victim of an Uber/Lyft accident in New Jersey, you will most likely want to pursue financial compensation. Here are some common questions you may have about the legal process when pursuing a personal injury claim after a rideshare accident.  How Do I [...]

January 20, 2021 By Blog, Ridesharing Read more...
Determining Liability in a New Jersey Uber Accident

Determining Liability in a New Jersey Uber Accident

Ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft provide a convenient service, causing more and more people to use these services as their primary means of transportation. The services provided by rideshare companies range from periodic rides for special occasions to everyday transportation for many New Jersey residents. There is little doubt that the convenience of ordering a ridesharing vehicle can be appealing, but many passengers are unprepared in the event of a rideshare collision.  Who is Liable for a New Jersey [...]

January 13, 2021 By Blog, Ridesharing Read more...
New Jersey Uber Accident Victims May Be Entitled to Compensation

New Jersey Uber Accident Victims May Be Entitled to Compensation

There is so much traffic clogging up the roads in New Jersey, so it makes complete sense that Lyft and Uber would set up services across the state. They are friendlier alternatives to taxis that provide a convenient service to potential passengers. Not only that, but ridesharing is also cheaper and allows you to summon a ride just by using an app on your phone.  You do not have to pay cash for your ride. You just have to set [...]

January 6, 2021 By Blog, Ridesharing Read more...
Insurance for Uber & Lyft Accidents in New Jersey

Insurance for Uber & Lyft Accidents in New Jersey

New Jersey Insurance Law When the Driver Has a Fare For car crashes in New Jersey, the general rule is “no fault,” meaning that the injured drivers and passengers have to usually look to their own Personal Injury Protection insurance coverage before recovering compensation from the at-fault party. Also, the injured victim’s ability to recover may depend on their own insurance coverage.  However, this is not the case when the victim is injured in a crash involving a rideshare driver who [...]

December 23, 2020 By Blog, Ridesharing , , Read more...
Distracted Uber Drivers Are a Danger on New Jersey Roads

Distracted Uber Drivers Are a Danger on New Jersey Roads

Are you one of the thousands of New Jersey residents who use Uber and Lyft as a faster, safer, and more convenient way to get around? Well, you have probably noticed that many of these drivers have a terrible sense of direction and are constantly looking at their phones to get where they are going.  As a frequent Uber or Lyft passenger, it may be unsettling that neither company has implemented a strict policy that requires all drivers to use [...]

December 16, 2020 By Blog, Ridesharing , , Read more...
What Should I Do After Being Injured in an Uber Accident?

What Should I Do After Being Injured in an Uber Accident?

Post-Collision Checklist If you are reading this article and have already been injured in a serious Uber accident, you have likely missed the opportunity to gather all the information provided here. However, after the crash, you will likely want to do the following actions: Contact law enforcement and request that the police arrive at the scene of the crash to create a police report If you can, try to obtain the name and contact information of any witnesses who were present at [...]

December 9, 2020 By Blog, Ridesharing , , Read more...
What Is the Value of My Uber Accident Case?

What Is the Value of My Uber Accident Case?

Each Uber and Lyft accident case is unique. If you have been injured in a collision involving either rideshare company, you should consult with a New Jersey rideshare accident lawyer immediately to see what options are available to pursue lost compensation.  How Severe Were the Resulting Injuries? The more severe your injuries, the higher settlement you will likely receive. Any lost income or earning capacity, medical expenses, and the cost of pain and suffering will all be considered by the insurance [...]

December 2, 2020 By Blog, Ridesharing Read more...
If I Was Injured in an Uber Accident, Do I Have a Case Against Uber?

If I Was Injured in an Uber Accident, Do I Have a Case Against Uber?

Rideshare services offer significant convenience to commuters all across the country, and these companies have achieved great success. In 2018, there were nearly 41.8 million Uber users and Lyft had around 19.8 users in the United States.  It should not be surprising that with the great popularity of ridesharing that there would be a number of collisions involving rideshare drivers.  If you have been injured in an accident while using Uber of Lyft, the team of New Jersey personal injury lawyers [...]

November 25, 2020 By Blog, Ridesharing Read more...
How Common Are Rideshare Accidents?

How Common Are Rideshare Accidents?

When you hail a ride through Uber or Lyft, your safety is largely taken for granted. However, Uber and Lyft drivers are not always professionals. Even if they have impeccable driving skills, there is a risk that you can still be involved in a catastrophic accident involving another driver, pedestrian, or motorcyclist. Injuries resulting from a car crash can cost thousands of dollars and can even change your life forever. If you were the victim of a New Jersey [...]

November 18, 2020 By Blog, Ridesharing Read more...