Hackettstown Uber Accident Attorneys

Dedicated New Jersey Uber Accident Attorneys Help Those Injured in Hackettstown Uber Crashes

Hackettstown, New Jersey, provides a getaway from the busy New York metropolitan area while offering easy city life access. For this reason, Hackettstown is a popular destination. Whether you live in the area, visit to work at Mars Wrigley or other area businesses, or simply want to take in the town’s many tourist attractions, Hackettstown may be on your destination list.

For many travelers in the Hackettstown area, Uber provides a convenient alternative to driving or taking public transportation. Uber vehicles can be involved in accidents like any car on the road. If you’re injured in an Uber crash, talk to the experienced Hackettstown Uber accident attorneys at the Todd J. Leonard Law Firm today. 

Common Injuries in Hackettstown Uber Accidents

Like any crash, an Uber accident can cause serious injuries. Drivers, passengers, and anyone outside the vehicle may be injured. Injuries to multiple body parts are common. 

Injuries that frequently occur in car accidents include:

• Brain and spinal cord injuries,
• Head, neck, and back injuries,
• Broken bones,
• Crush injuries and other damage to muscles, cartilage, and connective tissues,
• Nerve injuries,
• Amputations.

Scarring and disfigurement can also occur. Psychological injuries, like post-traumatic stress symptoms, are also a common occurrence after a serious accident. These injuries also require treatment. 

Uber Accident Numbers You Should Know

Uber began offering rides at the Jersey Shore in 2013. Uber’s popularity comes with risks, however. Research on ridesharing accidents reveals several worrisome statistics. 

• More ridesharing means more traffic deaths. Approximately 1,107 additional deaths occurred on US roads in just one year due to higher rideshare traffic. 
• Rideshare use increases roadway traffic. Cities with high rideshare usage have about 3 percent more overall traffic than cities with lower rideshare use. More traffic on the roads means more risk of a crash – for drivers, passengers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. 
• Uber drivers tend to be on the road longer than other drivers. People who drive themselves typically get in the car, go to their destination, and stop. Uber drivers, however, must travel to the pickup point, take a rider to their destination, and travel to the next pickup point. This means more time spent on the road, increasing traffic congestion and the risk of an accident. 

Traffic numbers are often highest when the weather is bad. That’s because most Uber riders don’t drive their own cars – instead, they walk or bike. They turn to Uber only when the weather is too rainy or snowy to make walking or bicycling comfortable. When rideshare usage peaks in bad weather, the risk of an accident climbs as well. 

Uber’s Requirements for New Jersey Drivers

Uber holds its drivers to certain minimum standards regarding age, driving experience, and vehicle insurance. The company also performs background checks on its drivers, looking at their past driving history and any criminal convictions. 

Uber requires drivers to carry auto insurance that meets New Jersey’s minimum standards. The company also provides insurance coverage. 

Navigating Uber’s insurance can be tough, however. Different types and amounts of coverage apply, depending on what the driver is doing when the crash occurs. For example, an Uber driver with a passenger in the vehicle has access to more coverage than an Uber driver who is merely waiting for a customer. 

After a crash, dealing with one insurance company can be challenging. Dealing with multiple insurers gets even tougher. An experienced Hackettstown Uber injury lawyer can help. 

What To Do After a Hackettstown Uber Accident

After an accident, you may struggle to recover from serious injuries. You may wonder how you’ll pay your medical bills, whether you’ll be able to work again, and where you’ll find the resources you need to support your home and family. 

The team at the Todd J. Leonard Law Firm can help. We assist our Uber accident clients in several ways. When you work with our firm:

• We help you understand your legal rights and take steps to protect them.
• We investigate your case and gather evidence that supports your compensation claim. 
• We negotiate with insurance companies so that you can focus on healing. 
• We prepare at every step to fight for you at trial.

We recognize the challenges you face as a result of a serious motor vehicle crash and are uniquely positioned to protect your rights and help you through the recovery process.

Contact the Hackettstown Uber Accident Attorneys at The Todd J. Leonard Law Firm Today!

We are a five-star rated law firm, recovering a total of more than $100 million on behalf of our clients. We do our best to hold the negligent driver fully accountable for their actions and get you the justice you deserve. To learn more and to schedule a FREE consultation, give us a call today at 973-920-7900. You can also connect with us through our online form. There is never a fee unless we win your case.