The calendar now reads March and that means the national college basketball tournament, also known as “March Madness” will be starting soon. Two New Jersey teams – Seton Hall and Rutgers – will likely be invited to “The Dance” and New Jersey is home to many people who attended or are fans of, other schools who will be in The Tournament, such as Villanova, Notre Dame, and others. What to Expect if Your Lyft or Uber Gets Into an Accident on the Way to “March Madness” Going to a “March Madness” watch party is a lot of fun and so is watching the action at a favorite pub, bar, or brewery. I still recall the night Seton Hall played for the…

Many people can’t imagine life without a car. From even before the day we got our driver’s licenses as teenagers, owning a car became a top goal. But transportation is one of the largest expenses in everyone’s budget. Could it be that getting around using a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft is more economical than owning a car?  I’ll answer that question like most lawyers would: “It depends.” How Much Money Can You Save by Utilizing Rideshare Services? If you have a family and young kids who need to be at soccer, scouts, Little League, dance, and other school activities, ditching your car or SUV might not be practical. The same is true if you drive to distant vacations or commute daily where…

The weather outside has been really messy lately.  If it isn’t snow, it’s rain.  If it isn’t rain, it’s ice. All these weather events present dangerous traveling conditions. People are grabbing rides from Uber or Lyft more than ever in this nasty weather. A lot of people don’t realize it, but the law helps protect you every time you take a ride in an Uber or Lyft.  While most Uber and Lyft rides get you where you’re going safely, the law recognizes that accidents sometimes happen. That’s why, in New Jersey, Uber and Lyft passengers get the benefit of at least $1.5 million in bodily injury insurance coverage and at least $1.5 million of uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, which Uber and Lyft vehicles are required…

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…