Can I Get Workers’ Compensation For A Car Accident?
If you have been involved in a car accident while on the job, you may be concerned for a number of reasons. There are so many factors involved in a workplace car accident that can complicate the process of recovery. You may be unsure of whether you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits or if you are able to bring a personal injury lawsuit. It’s important to understand what benefits you are entitled to so that you can have a better sense of how to move forward and get the compensation, benefits, and support that you need as quickly and painlessly as possible.
Workers’ Compensation for Car Accidents
There are many factors that must be weighed and examined when determining whether you qualify for workers’ compensation coverage. If you are worried about whether you are eligible for coverage, through, here are some points to consider:
- Your employment status. In order to qualify for workers’ compensation coverage in Florida you must be classified as an employee as opposed to an independent contractor. It is worth noting that employers will sometimes misclassify employees as independent contractors in order to limit their own liability. If you believe this may be the case for you, it is best to contact a workers’ compensation lawyer as soon as possible so that they can assess your case and the best path forward. If you were misclassified by your employer, it is possible to hold them legally accountable and to get the benefits and compensation that you are rightfully entitled to.
- If you were operating within the scope of your employment. In order to qualify for workers’ compensation for a car accident, you must have been operating within the scope of your employment at the time the accident occurred. This means that whatever you were doing in your car must have been directly related to a job duty. If you were injured in a company vehicle after hours while on a joy ride, this will not qualify for coverage.
- If other parties were involved. Workers’ compensation coverage prevents you from bringing a personal injury lawsuit against your employer. However, if there were other parties involved, such as another driver, who caused or contributed to causing the accident, you may be able to sue them in addition to filing a workers’ compensation claim with your employer.
Contact the Musleh Law Firm in Ocala, Florida
If you have been injured in a work-related vehicle collision, it can be very confusing trying to determine what steps to take and how to get the support that you need. The experienced Ocala workers’ compensation attorneys at the Musleh Law Firm are ready to fight to get you the benefits and compensation that you are entitled to. Contact the Musleh Law Firm today to schedule a consultation.
Resource:
myfloridacfo.com/division/wc/employee/faq.htm
