This morning I was hit while parked by a hot shot driver that didn’t turn wide enough. This is my first time being involved in an accident since having my CDL. I’ve been involved in 1 other accident in my adult life, also not at fault. For that accident I was working a hourly job and the at fault party insurance co paid me lost wages. My question is does that still apply in the cdl world and how would it be calculated? I’m also in a hotel next to the collision center I would expect the insurance co to also pick up this tab as well?
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So, you might still deal with loss, damaged equipment, unpaid time. Good luck!
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I wish we could get paid an hourly rate. But it doesn't seem so.
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Some insurance claims will have you submit the last 3 months.
Then they’ll charge back the one at fault and pay you your weekly average for the past 3 months.Rideandrepair, Siinman and ElSobrino Thank this. -
I've had 2 claims against other driver's insurance. Both times I calculated my daily pay and both times it was paid. For me, it was $300-$400 a day. And, yes. If the repair requires you to stay in a hotel, charge that as well.
I found that the easiest and quickest way to get paid was to be reasonable. If you're going to claim $1,200 a day in lost wages, you're gonna fight and not get it in the end.Rideandrepair, Siinman, ElSobrino and 1 other person Thank this. -
Thanks for your answers @Judge and @Opus im not looking to get rich just receive fair compensation.. from the sounds of y’alls answers I’ll be able to get what I’m expecting..
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But, yeah, neither time did I have much trouble getting what was owed me.
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