M. Rahman – Queens Uber Driver Injured In Motor Vehicle Accident
M. Rahman had worked as an Uber driver for several years and depended upon rideshare income to support his family. One afternoon he accepted a trip in Flushing and was transporting a passenger toward Jamaica when another driver failed to yield while making a turn and struck his vehicle.
Although shaken, M. Rahman initially believed he had only suffered minor injuries. Over the following days, severe neck pain, lower back pain, headaches, and numbness in his arm developed. Sitting for extended periods became difficult and he could no longer complete twelve-hour driving shifts.
Diagnostic studies revealed cervical disc injuries and lumbar disc bulges. Physical therapy, pain management, injections, and orthopedic treatment followed. The workers compensation insurance carrier attempted to limit treatment and relied on independent medical examinations to challenge the seriousness of his condition.
Cass & Peters represented M. Rahman throughout the workers compensation proceedings. The firm fought to maintain wage replacement benefits, secure medical treatment, and defend against carrier challenges. Because another vehicle caused the accident, the client was also referred to outside personal injury counsel to pursue a third-party negligence action.
Eventually, after years of treatment and litigation, the workers compensation claim was resolved through a Section 32 settlement while preserving the client's ability to pursue additional recovery through the separate motor vehicle case.
For many Uber and Lyft drivers, a work-related crash involves more than workers compensation alone. There may be no-fault benefits, uninsured motorist claims, third-party personal injury cases, and long-term disability issues that require careful coordination.
Uber & Lyft Ride Share Accident Workers Comp Lawyers Queens Free Consultation helps injured rideshare drivers throughout Queens understand their rights after work-related motor vehicle accidents, rear-end collisions, side-impact crashes, intersection accidents, passenger assaults, uninsured motorist incidents, and injuries suffered while performing transportation work.
Queens has thousands of Uber drivers, Lyft drivers, TLC drivers, black car drivers, and rideshare operators working long hours transporting passengers to and from JFK Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Nassau County. These drivers face daily risks including distracted drivers, aggressive traffic conditions, construction zones, weather hazards, and fatigue caused by extended shifts.
After an accident, many drivers are confused about workers compensation, no-fault benefits, lost wages, medical treatment, disability classifications, and whether they may have claims against another driver or vehicle owner. Insurance companies, workers compensation carriers, and IME doctors frequently challenge injuries involving neck pain, herniated discs, shoulder injuries, knee injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and permanent disability.
Cass & Peters PLLC represents injured workers throughout Queens and New York City. The firm helps Uber drivers and Lyft drivers pursue workers compensation benefits, obtain medical treatment, protect wage replacement rights, attend hearings, defend against IME challenges, negotiate settlements, and coordinate referrals to outside personal injury counsel when third-party negligence claims may exist.
A rideshare accident can affect every aspect of a driver's life. Loss of income, medical bills, surgery recommendations, chronic pain, and inability to work can create enormous stress for injured workers and their families. Cass & Peters helps clients understand the process and fight for benefits they may be entitled to receive.
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Can Uber drivers receive workers compensation benefits in New York?
Depending upon the circumstances and employment classification, injured drivers may have rights involving workers compensation, no-fault benefits, and related claims.
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What injuries are common after rideshare accidents?
Neck injuries, back injuries, herniated discs, shoulder injuries, knee injuries, head injuries, concussions, and chronic pain conditions are common.
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Can I receive treatment after an Uber accident?
Yes. Medical treatment may include physical therapy, orthopedic care, pain management, MRIs, surgery consultations, and specialists.
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Can another driver's negligence create a separate lawsuit?
Yes. Some injured drivers may have third-party personal injury claims in addition to workers compensation benefits.
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What if the insurance company disputes my injuries?
Workers compensation carriers frequently rely on IME doctors. Experienced attorneys can help protect your rights and challenge improper denials.
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Do I have to pay upfront attorney fees?
No. Workers compensation attorneys are generally paid pursuant to fees approved by the Workers Compensation Board.
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How much does a consultation cost?
Cass & Peters offers free consultations.
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