PRACTICE
AREAS
- MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
A motor vehicle accident refers to a car accident where a motor vehicle collides with another vehicle, person, or object, due to driver error, adverse weather conditions, mechanical failures, or other factors resulting in significant damage injuries. or death.
- UBER / LYFT ACCIDENTS
An “Uber/Lyft accident” refers to a car accident involving a vehicle operated by a driver working for a ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft, where either a passenger in the ride-sharing vehicle, another driver on the road, a pedestrian, or a cyclist is involved in a collision caused by the Uber or Lyft driver.
- WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
A “workers’ comp accident” refers to an injury or illness that occurs while an employee is performing their job duties, making them eligible to receive compensation through their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance policy, which covers medical treatment and potential lost wages due to the work-related injury or illness developed due to exposure to workplace hazards.
CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS
A construction accident is an unplanned event that occurs during the process of building, repairing, or constructing a facility, resulting in injury or damage to workers or property, which can include incidents like falls from heights, being struck by objects, electrocution, crane malfunctions, forklift accidents, or building collapses. Can range from minor injuries to severe physical harm or fatalities.
- MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
Medical malpractice, also known as medical negligence, happens when a healthcare professional’s actions cause injury or harm to a patient. This can happen when a doctor, hospital, or other healthcare facility doesn’t follow accepted medical standards.
- SLIP & FALLS
A “slip and fall accident” is when someone loses their footing and falls due to a hazardous condition on another person’s property, such as spills, ice, uneven pavement, or poorly lit areas, resulting in an injury, leading to a personal injury claim against the property owner if they were negligent in maintaining a safe environment.
WRONGFUL DEATH
A civil lawsuit filed when someone dies due to the negligence or misconduct of another person or entity. Surviving family members or beneficiaries can file a wrongful death lawsuit to seek compensation for damages and losses. These claims can result from events like vehicular accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice, workplace incidents, product liability, and manufacturing defects.
DOG BITES
When someone is injured by a dog. The injured person can seek compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages.
OUR VISION
At Shafi & Associates, we concentrate in personal injury involving motor vehicle accidents including car, truck, motorcycle, UBER/LYFT accidents, construction accidents, workers’ compensation, slip & falls, wrongful deaths, medical malpractice, and dog bites.
The actions you take in the immediate aftermath of an accident or injury can significantly impact your personal injury recovery. That’s why it’s crucial to secure the services of a skilled attorney promptly. We understand that prevailing against formidable insurance companies demands aggressive litigation tactics, skill, and passion. Our firm has over 20 years of combined experience serving clients all across New Jersey. We have recovered over $200 million on behalf of our clients.
Our firm operates on a contingency fee basis, which means no upfront legal fees, and there will be no fee if we don’t succeed in your case.
We offer legal representation in English and Spanish.
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1155 W Chestnut St. Suite 2D Union, NJ 07083
Email: info@shafi.law
Tel: (973) 932-6540
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