Uber & Lyft Drivers Now Covered for Workers’ Comp Injuries

Good news for Uber and Lyft drivers! On December 20, 2019, New York State mandated Workers’ Compensation coverage for all Uber and Lyft drivers injured in the course of providing a prearranged trip to a customer. These drivers were deemed to be employees of the New York Black Car Operators’ Injury Compensation Fund.

Interestingly, this coverage extends beyond drivers injured while engaged in a prearranged trip. It also covers logged-in Uber and Lyft drivers who are not engaged in a prearranged trip but are engaged in an activity that is reasonably related to such a trip. For instance, filling up your gas tank while logged in and awaiting dispatch would likely be covered.

Segar & Sciortino recognizes that today fewer of us work in a “regular” job. That’s why we’re also committed to serving Uber and Lyft drivers and others who are part of the gig economy. Find out if you have a Workers’ Compensation case by calling us at (585) 475-1100 for a free, confidential consultation. Or visit SegarLaw.com.

Segar & Sciortino has served Western New York for over 25 years in the areas of Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, and Personal Injury (Accident) Law. We look at your case from every angle to help you get all the benefits you deserve.