Workers’ Compensation for Taxi Cab Drivers

Most companies in the state of Pennsylvania must provide workers’ compensation coverage for their employees. Taxi companies are no exception. Philadelphia is a bustling metropolis that employs thousands of taxi drivers. These drivers can log tens of thousands of miles each year.

When a driver is injured in the course of his or her work duties, the company’s workers’ compensation policy should provide benefits to the injured worker. However, when injured workers do not receive the benefits they need for their injury-related expenses, they may be able to file an appeal.

Taxi Cab Drivers

Taxi drivers work in a dangerous environment. In Philadelphia, they often have to drive on roads clogged with traffic. In addition to the risk of traffic accidents, there are risks inside the cab that can cause injury. Here are some of the injuries cab drivers can receive while on the job:

• Whiplash, head, and spinal cord injuries from accidents and sudden stops
• Repetitive stress injuries to the arms and legs
• Injuries from unruly passengers

Whether cab drivers work directly for a taxi company or subcontract a vehicle from the company, they may be covered by the company’s workers’ compensation program. Unfortunately, even when drivers are covered, they may not receive the benefits that they need. When this occurs, drivers may have no recourse but to take legal action.

Contact Us

If you are a taxi cab driver who was injured on the job and is seeking workers’ comp benefits, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today at 215-238-1130.