Taxicab Injury Claims for Cab Drivers
In a city like Las Vegas, where both tourists and alcohol are abundant, driving a taxi is a critically important job. Unfortunately, it is also dangerous. There are thousands of car accidents each year, many of which involve cabs.
If you’ve been injured on the job as a cab driver in Las Vegas or elsewhere in Nevada, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Our taxi accident lawyer at Behzadi Law has over two decades of legal experience, and he is a tireless advocate for all workers injured on the job. He and the rest of our legal team have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of Nevada workplace accident victims and other injured parties.
Your Employment Relationship Matters When It Comes To Workers’ Comp Eligibility
Cab drivers who work for a taxi company are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits following a crash. If you independently operate a cab service and use your own passenger vehicle, you are likely ineligible for workers’ compensation benefits following an accident. However, Behzadi Law Offices can help you with a claim against another at fault driver. If you are an employee, you may have a work comp in addition to a personal injury claim and can potentially make two separate recoveries/settlements for the same accident! It is always a good idea to consult an experienced taxi accident lawyer like Qumars Behzadi. You may be eligible for benefits even if you were told otherwise. Our dedicated legal team can protect your rights and help you maximize the benefits you are entitled to and also appeal a denied claim and fight for you.
What Should Cab Drivers Do After A Taxi Accident?
What you do following a taxi accident can impact your health and safety, your legal options and your ability to pursue workers’ compensation benefits. Here are the steps to follow:
- Notify your employer. Let your employer know about the accident as soon as possible. They may have specific protocols for reporting such incidents. More importantly, Nevada workers’ compensation law requires notification to your employer and failure to make a written notification can result in a claim denial with certain limited exceptions.
- Prioritize safety and seek medical help: Check for any injuries to yourself and your passengers. If anyone is hurt, call 911 immediately. Even if you don’t feel any immediate physical pain, it’s wise to get a medical check-up since some injuries might not be obvious at first.
- Notify the authorities: Contact the police to report the accident. A police report will be essential when you need to file a claim, as it provides an official record of the incident.
- Gather evidence: While waiting for police or paramedics, take pictures of the accident scene, including the vehicles involved, road conditions, and any visible injuries. Collect contact details from any witnesses, as their statements could support your claim.
- Initiate a workers’ compensation claim: Filing a claim is critical to get all benefits you are entitled to cover medical bills, provide partial wage replacement for time spent unable to work, get mileage reimbursement in certain circumstance and of course a settlement for any disability you may have suffered as a result of the workplace accident.
Contact our taxi accident lawyer for a free consultation about your workers’ comp claim and any other legal options you may have. A well-recognized legal advocate on your side will improve your chances of a successful claim and maximize your recovery.
Seeking Additional Compensation In A Third-Party Liability Claim
While workers’ compensation can help cover medical care and some of your lost wages, it will not compensate for noneconomic damages like pain and suffering. However, if your crash was caused by a negligent driver, you may have the option to seek additional compensation by filing a separate third-party liability claim/lawsuit.
As an attorney who is highly experienced in both workers’ compensation law and personal injury law, our taxi accident lawyer can help you with both types of claims. In this case, you may be able to get two settlements for the same accident!
Get Started With A Free Initial Consultation
Based in Las Vegas, Behzadi Law serves clients throughout Nevada with staff who can communicate in Spanish as well as English. We offer free initial consultations and take cases on a contingency fee basis. That means you won’t pay any legal fees until we help you secure compensation in a workers’ comp claim or a personal injury lawsuit.
To discuss your legal options with our taxi accident lawyer for free, call Behzadi Law or send us a message online.
More on Workers’ Compensation
Reopening a Prior Claim
Nevada’s workers’ compensation system includes lifetime reopening rights. If your prior claim has been closed for over a year and you have change in your previous condition (worsening of symptoms) related to the original injury, you may be able to reopen your claim for further medical treatment and monetary benefits. However, insurance companies are not easily persuaded to reopen the claim without a fight. We can help you succeed in this process.
Vocational Rehabilitation
Serious injuries can lead to permanent disability and restrictions that prevent an injured worker from going back their old job. Should this happen, an experienced attorney will help provide you vocational rehabilitation services if you are entitled to them. This includes payment during retraining and education in anther field or career. In the alternative, we can help you potentially receive a second settlement for losing your job.