Many people use rideshare services such as Uber or Lyft, or encounter vehicles driving for these services on the road. As a result, some people will eventually become involved in an accident with a rideshare vehicle. However, pursuing a claim for compensation for injuries or property damage that occurred in a rideshare accident can be a complicated matter. If you have been in an accident with a rideshare vehicle, here are five steps you should remember to take to protect your rights and interests. Report the Accident First, you should report the accident to the authorities. If you or someone else has been badly injured, you can call 911 for emergency medical assistance. However, if no one requires immediate medical…

Vehicle rollover accidents may have many different potential causes. The causes or circumstances that lead to a vehicle rollover may determine who can be held responsible for the accident. A rollover crash may result in a traditional car accident claim, or it might lead to product liability or professional negligence claims.  The Driver of the Overturned Vehicle Many vehicle rollover accidents are caused by driver error. A vehicle may overturn because its driver was speeding or traveling too fast for the conditions, because the driver made a reckless maneuver such as swerving in and out of traffic, or because the driver put too much cargo on the top of the vehicle and gave it a dangerously high center of gravity.…

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on all of us.  Here at the Law Offices of Karim Azadi, we can’t wait to get back to the regular face-to-face, personal contact with our clients that was a trademark of our Firm. And we want everyone to be safe and healthy. The CDC recommends getting a COVID vaccine and a booster. Talk to a health care professional about it. Available Vaccine Transportation Options If you want to get a COVID-19 vaccine or a booster, lack of transportation is no excuse for not getting it. Lyft and Uber both have special offers that make it easier and cheaper to get your COVID vaccine and booster.  Click here to learn more about the services Lyft is…

Online food delivery services such as Grubhub, DoorDash, Postmates, and UberEats have been increasing in popularity, as these services allow many restaurants which never employed delivery drivers to offer food delivery to customers. However, with more and more customers taking advantage of food delivery services to order food from a wider variety of restaurants, that means more vehicles on the road driving for these services.  When a food delivery service driver is involved in a car accident, who bears liability for the injuries and property damage caused by the crash? New Jersey Driver Insurance Requirements Under New Jersey law, all drivers of personal vehicles need to purchase auto insurance coverage that, at a minimum, meets the requirements of a “basic…

One of the most common causes of car accidents during the winter months is the presence of snow or black ice on the pavement. While snow and black ice may only cause a minor accident where a single vehicle spins out, they can also lead to devastating crashes that leave vehicle occupants with life-altering injuries. When a car accident is caused by black ice or snow, who can be held liable for the injuries and losses suffered by those in the accident?  Where Do Snow and Black Ice Accidents Commonly Occur? While snow obviously comes from wintertime precipitation, black ice can form on roadways under a wider variety of conditions. Black ice refers to a condition where water or moisture…