Work Car Accident and Workers Compensation | Lawyer Help for Drivers in Accidents

Personal injuries can occur in various employment situations. Most situations involve using heavy equipment, dangerous tools, or toxic chemicals. Other injuries occur outside of the typical workplace or office: while using a vehicle. A common cause of workplace injuries in high and low risk jobs continues to occur in the operation of vehicles during the course of employment. This includes truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and bicycle accidents.

If you are using a vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle within the scope of your employment, you may be entitled to workers compensation and other damages. Examples of using vehicles in the scope of employment include:

performing delivery services for the job
running errands for a boss
using a vehicle for business trips

Workers Compensation for Work Related Car Accidents

You can receive benefits for medical expenses and lost wages. But if you are seriously injured, these benefits may not be enough.

In addition to workers compensation, you may be able to sue a third party who caused or contributed to your injuries. The most common claim is usually that there is a defect in the manufacture of the vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle that caused the accident.

Injury Compensation

If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, bicycle accident, or other vehicle accident with another driver, you may be able to collect additional money for your injury from the negligent driver's insurance policy or your own uninsured or underinsured insurance policy.

Help from a Workers Comp Lawyer

An experienced personal injury accident attorney can determine if:

you qualify for workers compensation
you have a claim against a third party
you have other sources of compensation through you or a negligent driver's insurance

Before seeking workers' compensation, consult an attorney. Problems can arise including:

the insurance company paying you less than you deserve
incorrect appraisal of your disability by a doctor
accepting a settlement that will prevent additional money in case of future job loss
accepting a settlement that could decrease your eligibility for Social Security benefits

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