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Many workers need to drive a vehicle as part of their job. This includes truck drivers and couriers, as well as construction workers, repairmen, installation crews, and salespeople, to name a few. Vehicle accidents can cause injuries ranging from minor to severe depending on factors like the speed the vehicle was traveling and the other vehicle(s) involved in the accident. If you or a loved one has been injured in a vehicle accident while on the job, contact the Philadelphia car accident attorneys at Gross & Kenny, LLP.
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Many workers need to drive a vehicle as part of their job. This includes truck drivers and couriers, as well as construction workers, repairmen, installation crews, and salespeople, to name a few. Vehicle accidents can cause injuries ranging from minor to severe depending on factors like the speed the vehicle was traveling and the other vehicle(s) involved in the accident. Some accidents leave lasting damage and severe accidents can be fatal.
Accident Outcomes Accident Outcomes Common accident injuries include those to the head and neck, traumatic brain injury, broken bones, lacerations, spinal cord injuries, and in severe cases, amputations or disfigurement. Under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act an employer is responsible for a car accident if the employee was “on the job” when it happened.
An employee who suffers injuries in a vehicle accident while on the job has a right to Workers’ Compensation benefits. These cover medical treatment, medications, transportation, and other reasonably incurred costs, as well as about two-thirds of lost wages. Many claims for Workers’ Compensation get denied because employers will dispute that an employee was on the job when the accident happened.
Defining Work-related Vehicle Defining Work-related Vehicle Accidents Accidents According to the Department of Labor, an employee is officially on the job when they arrive at their place of work until they leave that day. This is known as the “portal-to-portal” rule or “coming-and-going.” Essentially, it means that if you have an accident on the way to or from work, your employer is not liable because you are not yet on the clock. However, there are exceptions to this rule, most notably for employees who work from home or have no fixed place of work.
Other Exceptions Include: Required work that benefits your employer, but needs to be done off-site, such as a client or business meeting. Special missions were done on behalf of your employer. This includes running errands, making deliveries, and other work tasks. Work that is done outside of regular business hours, but falls within your job responsibilities. Accidents that occur in the employer’s parking lot are generally covered by Workers’ Compensation.
Liability in a vehicle accident can be complex. If you or a loved one has been injured in a vehicle accident while on the job, contact a Philadelphia Car Accident Attorney of Gross & Kenny, LLP.
Contact : Gross & Kenny, LLP Contact : Gross & Kenny, LLP 1500 John F Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1450 Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-512-1500 https://www.philaworkerscomp.com/contact/ https://www.philaworkerscomp.com/contact/
