Work Related Vehicle Accident Lawyers in Las Vegas
Were You Injured in a Motor Vehicle Accident While Working?
You do not have to work behind a desk, in a warehouse, or on a construction site to suffer a workplace injury. Employees who drive, make deliveries, travel between locations, transport passengers, operate company vehicles, or spend time on the road as part of their jobs can be seriously injured in a collision while working. A work-related motor vehicle accident can involve more than one type of claim and more than one insurance company.
The Courtroom Couple looks at both sides of the accident helping injured workers navigate workers’ compensation issues while investigating how the collision occurred, who caused it, what insurance coverage may be available, and whether another driver or company may bear responsibility. Kory and Brittany work to make sure the entire accident is evaluated rather than treating it as just another workplace injury.
When Can a Motor Vehicle Accident Be Work-Related?
Employees in many different industries spend part or all of their workday on the road. A collision can happen while performing a wide range of job responsibilities—not only while driving a traditional company vehicle.
- Driving Between Work Locations
Employees traveling from one jobsite, property, office, or work location to another may be involved in a serious collision during the workday. - Making Deliveries or Service Calls
Delivery drivers, technicians, sales employees, contractors, and other workers may spend significant portions of their shifts traveling to customers or assignments. - Transporting People or Materials
Workers may be injured while transporting passengers, patients, coworkers, equipment, supplies, merchandise, or other materials as part of their duties. - Operating a Work Vehicle
Cars, vans, trucks, utility vehicles, and other vehicles used for work can be involved in collisions caused by other motorists or other circumstances on the road.
What Does It Take to Build a Work-Related Motor Vehicle Accident Case?
A collision that happens while you are working can create a more complicated legal picture than either a typical workplace injury or an ordinary car accident. There may be questions about the employee’s work activity, the drivers and vehicles involved, workers’ compensation benefits, automobile insurance coverage, medical treatment, work restrictions, and whether someone outside the employer caused the crash. Focusing on only one part of the accident could leave important issues unexplored.
The Courtroom Couple examines the collision from both the workplace and motor vehicle perspectives. Kory and Brittany investigate how the crash happened, identify the drivers, employers, vehicles, insurers, and other relevant parties, preserve available accident evidence, and document the worker’s injuries and ability to work. At the same time, they address workers’ compensation issues and evaluate whether the circumstances support pursuing a separate claim against another responsible party.
Establish the Work Connection
Document what you were doing for work and the circumstances surrounding the trip when the collision occurred.
Investigate the Collision
Examine reports, photographs, video, witness information, vehicle evidence, and other available information to determine how the crash happened.
Identify the Claims & Coverage
Evaluate the workers’ compensation issues while identifying potentially responsible drivers, companies, and applicable automobile insurance coverage.
Document the Full Impact
Build the record of medical treatment, missed work, restrictions, lost income, physical limitations, and other consequences of the accident.
Know Your Options After a Work-Related Car Accident
A car accident while performing job-related duties can leave you dealing with injuries, medical treatment, time away from work, and questions about available benefits. The Courtroom Couple can help you navigate the workers’ compensation process, document the impact of your injuries, and address issues that may arise with your claim. Contact Kory and Brittany Kaplan today to schedule a free consultation and discuss your work-related car accident claim.