On the Job Car Accidents

Atlanta, Georgia

Car accidents can, unfortunately, occur at any time, including while you are performing job-related duties. A car accident that occurs on the job can introduce a variety of complex issues to the process of collecting damages.

What Constitutes an On the Job Car Accident

A car accident can be considered to have occurred on the job if it happened under any of the following circumstances:

You were on a business trip
You were driving a company car on company business
You were driving your own car on company business
You were running errands directly related to your job

If you are driving a company car on business unrelated to your job, the accident would not be considered an on the job accident. Also, driving to and from work is not considered company time, so accidents that occur during your commute would also not be considered on the job accidents.

Compensation for On the Job Car Accidents

If you are involved in a car accident while you are on the job, you should be able to receive a settlement through workers’ compensation, which is specifically designed to help employees who are injured on the job. In some cases, though, a company might deny workers’ compensation, or the amount offered by workers’ comp might not cover your expenses. In these cases, a third party claim might help fill in the gap.

A third party claim can be filed if another person was responsible for your accident. You can seek to gain compensation from this other person or from their insurance company in order to defray expenses that are not covered by workers’ compensation.

The combination of workers’ comp and the possibility of third party claims often makes on the job car accidents complex and difficult. The assistance of an Atlanta workers’ compensation attorney from Robbins & Associates, P.C., can help you receive a settlement that will meet your needs.

For information about workers’ compensation in the Atlanta, Georgia area, or to consult with an experienced car accident lawyer in Atlanta, please contact Robbins & Associates, P.C., for a consultation regarding your case.

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