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- Uber – You’re Protected
Feb 9, 2022
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...Read More - Talk to a Medical Professional About the COVID Vaccine and Booster
Jan 25, 2022
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...Read More - Steps to Take if You’re in a Car Accident with DoorDash or UberEats Drivers
Jan 22, 2022
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...Read More - Liability for Car Accidents Caused by Snow or Black Ice
Jan 11, 2022
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...Read More - Getting An Uber Or Lyft in New York City? There’s A Risk
Jan 7, 2022
Many people are using the ride-share services provided by transportation network companies (TNCs) instead of traditional taxis. You know these TNCs as Uber and Lyft. New York City has so much to offer but driving there and finding parking is a hassle (and expensive!) Ever think about using Uber or Lyft? Think twice. Liability Coverage and Rideshare Vehicles If you get a ride from New Jersey with a New Jersey Uber or Lyft driver, that driver...Read More - Tips for Driving Safely During the Holiday Season
Dec 14, 2021
Unfortunately, the holiday season represents the most dangerous time of the year out on the road. When driving during the holidays, here are some tips to help keep yourself, your passengers, and others on the road safe. General Safety Tips General tips for all drivers to keep in mind include: Never drive after consuming alcohol or drugs, and do not allow others to drive while intoxicated or get into a vehicle with an intoxicated driver...Read More - Here’s Why You Should Expect More Car Accidents Over the Holiday Season
Dec 10, 2021
The holiday season between Thanksgiving and New Year’s tends to see some of the highest rates of motor vehicle accidents out of any other time of the year. Crash rates particularly spike over the Thanksgiving weekend, over Christmas Eve and Day, and over New Year’s Eve and Day. However, the other days during the holiday see elevated risks of auto accidents. If you plan to be out on the road this holiday season, you should...Read More - Night Driving is a Common Cause of Motor Vehicle Accidents
Oct 6, 2021
As low lighting impairs a motorist’s ability to see clearly, night driving represents one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents. Drivers can easily become confused or disoriented by darkness obscuring objects, combined with vehicle headlights or taillights and street lamps. If you get behind the wheel at night, you need to understand the risks of night driving and what steps you can take to help keep yourself safe out on the road. Nighttime...Read More - Most Common Types of Aggressive Driving
Oct 2, 2021
Aggressive driving is one of the most dangerous types of behaviors that a driver can engage in while behind the wheel. Aggressive driving not only puts the driver engaging in that behavior at risk of injury but also jeopardizes the safety of other innocent people on the road as well. What is Aggressive Driving? Aggressive driving, often popularly called “road rage,” is defined as engaging in moving violations under the traffic code that endangers people...Read More - What to Do if a Medical Condition Causes a Car Accident
Sep 14, 2021
Many car accidents are caused by someone’s negligence or other legal faults, such as a careless or reckless driver making an error behind the wheel, or a defect in a vehicle triggering a mechanical failure and crash. However, some car accidents happen because a driver suffers a medical emergency while behind the wheel. What are your legal rights and options when a medical condition causes a driver to trigger a car crash? What Happens If...Read More