The “average” Uber crash settlement is like the average price of a new car. There’s such a difference between the cheapest new car (a $19,000 Nissan Versa) and the most expensive one (a $30 million Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail) that the “average price of a new car” is almost meaningless. Likewise, Uber crash settlements vary so greatly that the “average” settlement figure is almost meaningless. Here’s one thing we know. The average economic loss in an Uber crash case, mostly lost wages and medical bills, exceeds $90,000. Prior economic losses help shape an Uber crash claim’s settlement value. More on that below.  Here’s another thing we know. The average attorney-negotiated Uber settlement is over three times higher than the…

One reason that lawyers often take so long to settle cases is that haste makes waste. When people are in a hurry to do anything, they often take shortcuts that come back to bite them later. A bigger reason a lawyer takes so long to settle a case is the extensive pre-litigation and litigation process, which is outlined below. Insurance company foot-dragging may be the biggest reason lawyers take so long to settle cases. Usually, insurance companies hold settlement funds in interest-bearing accounts. The longer that money stays in that account, the more money the insurance company makes. That’s especially true if the insurance company is a top-five firm, like State Farm or Progressive, which settles tens of thousands cases…

Catastrophic injuries are life-threatening injuries which are normally disabling as well. A few quick examples include internal injuries, broken bones, and head injuries. Top Five Causes of Catastrophic Injuries Internal injuries often cause exsanguination (excessive blood loss). Exsanguination is often the official cause of death in fatal motor vehicle crash cases. Broken bones are often indirectly fatal. These wounds create vulnerability, and broken bones have very high infection rates. Head injuries, mostly sTBIs (severe traumatic brain injuries) kill over 50,000 Americans every year. Usually, the incidents which cause catastrophic injuries are not “accidents.” The negligence of another person or entity usually causes these incidents. If negligence, or a lack of care, causes a catastrophic injury, a Newark personal injury lawyer can obtain…

TThe COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on everyone. At the Law Offices of Karim Azadi, we miss meeting clients in person. We want you to stay safe and healthy. The CDC says getting a COVID vaccine and booster helps. First, talk to a Medical Professional About the COVID Vaccine and Booster. Need a ride to your appointment? No problem! This guide shares simple transportation options and safety tips. Why Vaccines Are Important Vaccines fight the pandemic. They keep you and others safe. But getting to a vaccine site can be tricky without a car. Don’t let that stop you! Lyft and Uber offer affordable rides. Plus, if an accident happens, you have rights.  How to Get a Ride to Your…

At CourtLaw (www.courtlaw.com), we recently won an appeal in the Appellate Division of the Superior Court giving our client—who was injured in a motor vehicle accident– the chance he deserves.  In this case, a trial judge refused to reinstate our client’s case after it had been administratively dismissed.  We asked the judge to reconsider her decision, and she did not, so we appealed— and won.  Now, our client will have his day in court.   See Appellate Division opinion: https://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/attorneys/assets/opinions/appellate/unpublished/a2357-16.pdf