Any of the following may be considered a workplace traffic accident:
- Commercial drivers or delivery truck drivers involved in an accident
- Car accidents that occur while an employee is on their way to see an off-site client
- Car wrecks that occur while performing a task for an employer
- Car crashes that occur while traveling for work-related conferences or other duties
What happens if you are injured in an Atlanta motor vehicle accident while you are working?
In general, injuries sustained in car accidents are covered by the at-fault driver's car insurance policy. However, injuries from work-related traffic accidents are usually covered by an employer's Georgia workers' compensation policy. How does an on-the-job accident victim seek compensation?
People who are injured in a car or truck accident while on the job are often eligible for workers' compensation benefits. To pursue these benefits, they must file an accident report, seek medical treatment, and file a claim with their employer.
However, on-the-job accident victims may also file a third-party liability claim against the at-fault driver. To pursue a third-party claim, a car crash victim should meet with an Atlanta accident attorney. The attorney will determine if compensation can be collected from any of the following sources:
- The driver’s own auto insurance
- The other driver's insurance
- Agencies responsible for negligent road maintenance or man-made road hazards
- Manufacturers of defective car parts (for example, the tire manufacturer when an accident is caused by a tire blow-out)
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