What Happens If My Uber is in an Accident?

What Happens If My Uber is in an Accident?

On Behalf of Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa | March 15, 2023 | Car Accidents

Uber and other ridesharing services have made going to and from work, school, and errands—basically everywhere—easier and more convenient than ever. With just a few clicks on a smartphone, people can get an Uber ride in minutes. While ridesharing services remain popular for many people, they’re not always safe.

Like other drivers, Uber drivers can sometimes put the safety and lives of passengers and other road users at risk. Find out what can happen when your Uber car gets into a crash while you’re riding it.

You Have The Right to Receive Financial Compensation for Your Damages

Any passenger that suffers injuries and other damages in a motor vehicle accident can file a claim against the individual or entity that caused the crash. In Uber accidents, the at-fault party is usually the other driver or the Uber driver. In some cases, multiple parties may also be at fault.

Fault can be evident, such as when a driver runs a stop sign and hits another car. Other times, however, the fault is not as clear. A driver or entity could be held liable for an accident, even if they didn’t violate any laws but acted negligently, such that they could have prevented the crash if they had been more careful.

Either way, once a passenger is riding in an Uber car, Uber provides liability coverage of up to $1 million to cover the passenger’s injuries if they get hurt while riding an Uber car. If the Uber driver is at fault for the crash, this coverage will be used to cover your losses and the losses of the other drivers and passengers involved.

If another driver is at fault for the crash, you must turn to that driver’s insurance coverage to pursue compensation. But what if the other driver has insufficient insurance coverage or doesn’t have insurance coverage to cover your losses? In this scenario, you can turn to Uber’s underinsured and uninsured motorist policy, which is worth $1 million. This coverage also applies if the other driver flees the accident scene.

How to Recover Maximum Compensation for an Uber Accident

Keep in mind that Uber is primarily a business, which means that it will always look out for its own interests. This means that it will try to undervalue your injuries or deny your claim, even if it can easily afford to settle your claim for a fair amount. Right after the Uber accident, discuss your situation with a Port St. Lucie Uber accident attorney who can handle Uber’s insurance adjusters and legal team and ensure you recoup full compensation for your damages.

Seek Legal Guidance From an Experienced Port St. Lucie Uber Accident Attorney Now

Uber accidents can lead to various injuries, ranging from minor ones like cuts and scrapes to debilitating and life-changing ones like brain injuries and paralysis. Whether you’re a passenger or another driver that got injured because of an Uber driver’s actions, the Port St. Lucie Uber accident attorney at Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa can help. Reach us online or call 866-640-7117 to arrange your free case evaluation today.

On Behalf of Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa | February 23, 2023 | Workers' Compensation

Dealing with a work injury can be overwhelming for many reasons. A work injury can significantly disrupt your daily routine, impact your mental health, and affect your finances substantially. Because of these factors, injured workers may wonder whether they can work another job for another employer while collecting workers’ compensation benefits.

Depending on your specific injuries and circumstances, it may be possible for you to continue working. When you are collecting workers’ compensation benefits in Florida, you must understand your legal rights and responsibilities as well as the consequences of getting caught when receiving workers’ comp benefits.

Am I Allowed to Work Another Job While on Workers’ Comp in Florida?

Generally speaking, no. Keep in mind that you are receiving workers’ comp benefits from your current employer because you’re injured and cannot perform your normal job duties. This applies even if the job is less physically demanding or labor-intensive than your main job, has shorter hours, or is under a completely different industry.

Being physically capable of working another job means that you can go back to your current job or find another job with another employer. Your employer may argue that your second job’s responsibilities are evidence of your capability to perform your primary job duties. In this case, your employer may cut off your benefits.

If you already had an existing second job or part-time job when your work injury for your main employer occurred, your employer’s workers’ comp insurance may partially or completely cover the losses from your second job. When considering working a second job while on workers’ comp or when you file your claim, you must also know that you must report in your claim any income you gained while recovering from your work injury.

What If My Employer Caught Me Working Another Job?

You are legally obligated to report all additional income you are earning if you’re receiving workers’ comp benefits. If your employer’s insurer determines that you have another income stream and are not reporting it, they can take your benefits away and bring legal action against you. If you are caught working another job while collecting benefits, you may face the following consequences:

• Your benefits may be cut off because working another job shows that you are not that injured or disabled to go back to work for your main employer.
• You may need to reimburse the insurance company for inaccurately paid workers’ comp benefits.
• You may need to pay hefty civil fines for insurance fraud because you misrepresented the severity of your work injury and ability to work.
• You may face criminal charges for insurance fraud, which can include criminal fines and imprisonment.

Consult With an Experienced Port St. Lucie Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Now

To discuss your claim with an experienced Port St. Lucie workers’ compensation lawyer, call Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa at 866-640-7117 or reach us online. Learn the best options for your specific situation and how you can protect yourself against actions that might impact your claim in a free consultation with our Port St. Lucie workers’ compensation lawyer.