Maximizing Your Compensation After A Work Vehicle Accident In Toledo
For many employees, injuries often occur while driving for work, such as accidents involving delivery drivers (like those working for Amazon or delivering food/groceries). Cases may also involve larger vehicles, including commercial trucks and 18-wheelers. Because work-related auto accidents are so common, it is imperative that injured workers know how to seek the appropriate compensation.
That is where I can help at the Law Office of Megan E. Burke, LLC. I am attorney Megan E. Burke, and I have more than 20 years of experience in Ohio. I am known for tenaciously seeking appropriate compensation for my clients, and you can trust that your best interests will always come first. Call today for a free initial consultation.
Seeking Workers’ Comp For Commercial Truck Accidents
One of the first places to start is by seeking workers’ comp for commercial truck accidents or delivery driver accidents. If you were on the clock and performing the duties of your job, you should be covered under workers’ compensation laws. Your employer will pay you a portion of your lost wages and should cover your medical bills stemming from the accident.
It is important to note that the “going and coming” rule stipulates that workers are not covered during their daily commute. You must actually be on the clock to have a work-related car accident claim, or you need to have been given a work-related task to perform during your commute for it to qualify.
Third-Party Liability And Personal Injury Claims
Even if you are covered under workers’ comp benefits, it is also important to consider that you may have the right to start a personal injury claim due to third-party liability. Essentially, another party was also responsible for your injuries.
For instance, perhaps another driver caused the crash. You may be able to seek compensation from that driver directly. Or perhaps the accident was due to a defective product, such as malfunctioning brakes on a commercial vehicle. You may be able to sue the manufacturer through a product liability claim. I am able to review your case from all angles and evaluate options that go beyond your standard workers’ comp benefits, maximizing your financial recovery.
Call For A Free Consultation
I can help you explore all of your options. At my firm, I help injured workers in Toledo and surrounding areas like Sandusky, Defiance, Napoleon and Findlay. Just dial 419-540-5721 or use the online contact form to set up a free initial consultation today.