What Is and Is NOT a Case for Worker's Compensation?

What Is and Is NOT a Case for Worker's Compensation?

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Publish Date:
November 4, 2022
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Chicago Workers Compensation Law Firm
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Unlike typical personal injury cases, you do not need to prove that your employer was at fault in order to recover in a workers compensation claim. Instead, you need only show that your car accident injury was related to work.

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Examples of On-the-Job Car Accidents

Operating a company vehicle driving to or from a business meeting.

Operating a vehicle, even a personal vehicle, while you are “on the clock.”

Transporting goods or products for your employer.

Driving a company vehicle to a worksite .

Getting struck by a vehicle while working.

Operating delivery vehicles.


Examples of Car Accident Injuries that Aren't Considered Workers Comp Cases

There are some situations when driving a car and getting injured in an accident won't be a valid workers' compensation claim.

Operating a personal vehicle during your commute.

Operating a company vehicle outside of work hours for your personal benefit.

Causing an accident by committing a violent crime such as reckless driving.

Violations of company policy such as drunk driving in a company car.


Have you been seriously injured in an accident? Call us.
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