When it comes to car accident claims and compensation, we know that not every accident is the same, especially for rideshare drivers. Anything can happen on the way to pick up a passenger, dropping off a passenger, or when a driver isn’t working at the time. There are accidents that injure a driver, and accidents where car damage is the only issue.
Drivers may also run into accident-related insurance issues – whether it is with your own insurance company, the insurance company of the other driver involved in the accident, or if you’ve had an accident with an uninsured driver.
There are also deadlines to meet to file claims for Workers’ Compensation with The Black Car Fund, that drivers may not be aware of after being involved in a car accident while working.
If You Were Injured in a Car Accident
There are three possible outcomes of a driver being injured in an accident:
- BOTH Third Party Injury Compensation and Workers Compensation can be issued if a driver is involved in an accident after accepting a trip, or with a passenger in the car, and if the driver suffered pain or injuries as a result of the car accident.
- Third-Party Injury Compensation can be issued to a driver if they are involved in an accident while not working, with a third party driver at fault, and are feeling pain or suffering injuries in the accident.
- Workers Compensation can be issued to a driver from The Black Car Fund if they are injured from a work-related cause. This means the driver would have to suffer an injury after accepting a trip, or with a passenger in the car. It covers lost wages due to the injury, medical bills related to the injury, and other disability benefits.
It is important that if you are injured in an accident, you hire a lawyer that is skilled in driver’s benefits. We will connect you with an IDG-preferred, trusted, and networked attorney who handles rideshare driver car accidents on a day-to-day basis.
If You Were Not Injured but Need Assistance With Car Damage
If a driver is involved in a car accident but has not been injured and is only concerned about the damages to their car, a lawyer can review the details of the case and answer any questions.
A lawyer can also assist with:
- Negotiating with insurance companies.
- Preparing you for a possible Small Claims Court case.
- Guiding you through a possible car damage lawsuit if you are being sued as the driver at-fault in the accident.
IDG Legal Can Help
All car accidents are costly and take time to resolve, but IDG Legal can help. We can connect you with one of our attorneys who will review your case for free and help you with related claims and compensation promptly. Simply call the IDG Legal helpline at (646) 687-7857 or you can fill out this form.
