What to do if the insurance company wants to know how I’m paid?
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What to do if the insurance company wants to know how I’m paid?
I work as an independent contractor delivering packages. I do have a commercial policy. I was in an auto
accident and called to make a claim. The company called me back, asking if I am paid hourly or per delivery. They said they can not move forward until they know. Why or how this would make a difference?
Asked on February 6, 2019 under Accident Law, Wisconsin
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
It can affect what your lost income may be, if that's an element of your claim. Example--say you are claiming for only truck/van damage, and your vehicle was out of commission for 2 days before it was repaired or you rented a replacement. If you get paid per delivery, you may not have lost that much money, if you could make the deliveries up after you get a vehicle back. If paid by the hour, whatever time you lost is gone and you can't recover it. That's just one example, but other ones exist, too.
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