Transportation & Car Accident Workers' Compensation Lawyer
Injured in a Transportation or Car Accident?
With the everchanging advancements of technology, we are able to hail cabs and order deliveries from our personal devices. Rideshare workers such as Uber/Lyft and delivery personnel such as FedEx/UPS all use cars/motor vehicles to service the communities around them. However, driving around in a car comes with its own set of cons. While automotive and car accidents for delivery/rideshare workers are low, you still run the risk of being in those accidents. In 2019, NY laws were set in place that mandated workers compensation for rideshare workers. Thus, companies like Uber, Lyft, UPS, etc. have set workers compensation insurance if you are hurt while working.
At The Law Offices of Edmond J. Hakimian, we protect you from becoming another statistic. Our attorneys are here to protect your right to fair worker’s compensation when you are injured on the job. Accidents are severe and can drastically change your life, and while recovery is your number one, the medical bills is another struggle you will face. Let us fight for you and get the compensation you deserve!
File Workers' Compensation Claim
Each case is different! Submit us a message using our contact form or call us at 718-362-3180 for a free legal consultation to discuss your case.
Accidents
Car and motorcycle accidents are unexpected like any accident, and can happen anytime for these workers. For many of these workers, you are covered under workers compensation while:
Waiting for a ride request
Accepting a ride request and waiting for passenger
During an active ride with passenger on board or delivering a package
Sorting out packages in the vehicle
Injuries:
While we can try our best to avoid injuries by being safe and protecting ourselves, mishaps can happen and cause severe injuries. With a densely populated city like New York City, many car accidents and crashes do happen. You are susceptible to:
Cuts and burns
Head injuries
Lower back injuries
Paralysis
Loss of limbs
Death
If any of these happen, know that you have rights as a worker to receive workers’ compensation for these injuries!
Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Transportation Workers
If you are a transportation, delivery, or ride-share driver and got injured while driving or at some point during work, you are legally entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. In New York State, all employers are legally obligated to have workers’ compensation insurance which has your back covered in case of a work-related transportation or car accident. These benefits may include, but are not limited to the following:
Medical Care
Workers are covered with medical treatment/care and reimbursed for medical expenses including doctor visits, testing, prescription, surgery, and more.
Lost Wage Reimbursement
Workers temporarily unable to go back to work are able to receive reimbursements for lost wages. These cash payments are usually 2/3 of their average weekly wages or maximum approved payment.
Permanent Disability Benefits
Also called Scheduled Loss of Use (SLU), these are cash benefits paid to workers who have suffered permanent injuries and are unable to return back to work.
Vocational Rehabilitation
If the injury has caused the worker to not be able to return back to their previous job field, vocational rehabilitation allows them to receive employment through training benefits and job placement.
Death Benefits for Family Members
If a worker suffers a fatal injury resulting in death, surviving family members are able to receive to receive death benefits and payments for funeral expenses.
Regardless if you were totally to blame for the accident, workers’ compensation in NYC is a no-fault system. No party is to blame, which means you can get workers’ compensation benefits after a delivery/rideshare car accident. We’ll make sure to collect all necessary evidence/documents for a high successful case win.
Don’t wait to talk to a lawyer! If you were hurt on the job, call us at The Law Offices of Edmond J. Hakimian. Our experienced car accident lawyers in NYC are ready to help you get the fair compensation you deserve!
We handle all complex cases, get a free case review/consultation. And you pay no fees until you win your case! Call our office today or use our contact form and let us help you get justice!
FREE LAWYER CONSULTATION
Call now and get a free legal consultation and case evaluation. Pay nothing unless your case is won!
Working Hours
Monday to Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday to Sunday: Closed