Can You Still File an Uber Accident Claim if the App Malfunctioned During the Ride? October 14, 2025
Uber rides can’t exist without the proper technology. Not only would you not be able to request a ride without the app, but drivers need to use it to get you to your destination safely. What happens, then, when the app malfunctions? While rare, GPS errors and connectivity issues do occur. When they do, they could not only cause an Uber accident if a driver gets distracted, but it could also mean that valuable trip data may be lost. In this blog, we explore how glitches occur and how they can impact your claim. The Uber App and Its…
read more What a $5 Million Payout in a Decades-Old Catholic School Sexual Abuse Case Means for Claimants October 10, 2025
Jurors Found in the Plaintiff’s Favor in the First Clergy Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against the Catholic Church to Go to Trial in NJ. If You’re Wondering if You Have a Claim, Our Attorneys Are Here to Help. Students who have been sexually abused in New Jersey schools have the right to hold those responsible for perpetrating or enabling abuse accountable. As a recent jury award against both The Order of St. Benedict of New Jersey and a former Catholic school employee illustrates, survivors of Catholic school sexual abuse may be entitled to significant monetary damages through a clergy sexual abuse…
read more Lyft Pays $19.4 Million in Driver Misclassification Case, Says NJ Department of Labor October 10, 2025
How drivers are classified is often one of the biggest points of contention in rideshare cases, with popular companies like Lyft and Uber classifying their drivers as independent contractors rather than employees. However, a recent state audit required Lyft to pay over $19.4 million to the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s state funds, after it was discovered that they misclassified over 100,000 workers. This case is noteworthy. While it centers on wage and tax issues, it also raises important questions about how rideshare platforms like Lyft and Uber will handle driver accountability, liability, and insurance coverage…
read more DOJ Files Lawsuit Against Uber for Discrimination October 3, 2025
The Department of Justice recently filed a lawsuit against Uber for allegedly discriminating against passengers with disabilities, including those that use stowable wheelchairs and travel with service animals. The lawsuit is seeking $125 million for those that have submitted complaints of discrimination to both Uber and the Justice Department. DOJ Seeking $125 Million in Uber Discrimination Case The discrimination lawsuit, which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on Thursday, October 2, 2025, alleges that Uber violated Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The…
read more Three Teens Killed in E-Bike Crashes Raises Questions of Liability September 30, 2025
E-bikes are a popular mode of transportation throughout New Jersey. However, recent tragedies in Scotch Plains and Cranford have highlighted the dangers of these motorized bicycles. Not only have these e-bike crashes devastated families, but they raise urgent questions about safety and the legal options available to the victims and their families. Devastating E-Bike Accidents Claim the Lives of Three NJ Teens Questions of safety and responsibility have re-emerged after two devastating e-bike crashes that claimed the lives of three New Jersey teens. The first occurred on September 24, 2025 when a 13-year old boy collided with a landscaping…
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