A company vehicle accident is generally considered to be an accident that occurs when an employee is driving a company vehicle for work-related purposes. This includes driving to a work meeting, making a delivery, or transporting passengers for work. However, driving to and from work is usually not considered work-related, so an accident during your commute typically won't qualify as a company vehicle accident.
Common Causes of Company Vehicle Accidents
Some common causes of company vehicle accidents are distracted driving, speeding, drowsy driving, reckless driving, weather, aggressive drivers or any combination of these. Speed will increase needed stopping distance as well as the weight of the vehicle. The combination of speeding and distracted driving could be deadly as there is an increased stopping distance that may be overlooked due to being distracted.
What to Do Immediately After a Company Vehicle Accident
Following an accident, the first thing that needs to be done is getting help for any injured people and being evaluated by medical professionals to ensure no injuries are being overlooked. After that collect any information you can regarding the accident. You will want to obtain critical information from the other driver, as well as any witnesses. Make a detailed record of what happened before, during, and after the collision. Take pictures at the scene and provide all of the information to an attorney. Be sure to seek legal counsel to ensure you are compensated appropriately.
Understanding Your Rights
If you are injured in a workplace accident, you need legal representation. Workplace accidents can require complex litigation. In many cases, there may be multiple parties involved, you may need to subpoena safety records or internal documents, and there will likely have to be depositions taken.
Workers Compensation Benefits
Workers' compensation or “workman's comp” provides a number of benefits to the employees that are injured due to their job. Some of those benefits could be medical care, partial wage compensation, disability benefits, death benefits and even rehabilitation and occupational therapy.
Third Party Liability Claims
A third-party liability claim is a personal injury lawsuit that an injured worker can file against a third party who may be responsible for their workplace injury. This can be an option when a third party's negligence or wrongful actions contributed to the accident. Third-party liability claims allow injured workers to seek compensation for damages that aren't covered by workers' compensation, such as pain and suffering, lost wages, and other expenses.
Company Car Crash? Shift Gears and Take Control with a Lawyer
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