Oakland On-The-Job Vehicle Accidents Attorney

Representation for Company Car Crashes

In today’s day and age of expedient service and same-day deliveries, there is an increasing number of occupations that require employees to regularly set out on public roadways. From mail couriers and food delivery crews to commercial truck drivers and shuttle staff, all sorts of careers involve transportation directly related to necessary duties. What many employers do not realize, or do not want to accept, is that by taking a worker out of the office or retail location and requiring them to embark on a trip across town puts that employee at an increased risk of injury.

Oftentimes, when an employee is hurt while driving on-the-job, they find themselves in a predicament of trying to get their parent company to accept responsibility. What many employers try to claim is that they are only accountable for accidents that happen at “home base” or the office. At Pacific Workers', The Lawyers for Injured Workers, our Oakland workers’ comp attorneys are dedicated to bringing fair representation to people in such seemingly one-sided situations.

If you were injured on-the-job while driving, contact our Oakland company car accident attorney. Call (888) 740-6434 today!

Common Dangers Involving Motor Vehicles at Work

Workers who traverse public roadways to fulfill the duties as described in their job title are not necessarily the only ones in danger of on-the-job motor vehicle accidents. There are plenty of occupations that require the operation of mobile, heavy machinery. Without proper training or maintenance, these helpful machines can become dangerous to industrial workers.

Motor vehicles that frequently pose a hazard to workers include:

• Forklifts
• Tractors
• Motorized pallet jacks
• Cranes
• Mining equipment
• Lawn care equipment

For many other workers, driving a vehicle is essentially the backbone of their professions. While it might be expected for them to get ample coverage in case of a car accident, this is not a guarantee. It may be necessary for them to get help and guidance from a professional lawyer instead.

In the past, we have represented workers who spend much of their time on the road, such as:

• Police officers
• Firefighters
• Paramedics
• Taxi drivers

While Performing Work-Related Duties

If someone is using the work vehicle to perform on-the-job duties and suffer injuries, they have the right to pursue compensation through employer-provided workers’ comp coverage. The employee is on the clock during their duties, and they have all of the same protections that employees in a work environment have.

Work-related duties can include:

• Doing something for your boss or supervisor
• Delivering items to a customer
• Driving another employee somewhere
• Commuting passengers to their workplace as part of your job
• Traveling for work with no fixed office and paid for travel time

Workers’ Comp and Personal Injury Claims

If you suffer an injury while driving for work, it helps to remember how workers’ compensation works. Workers’ compensation claims are often in lieu of filing a lawsuit against your employer. However, it may be possible to pursue a workers’ compensation claim while also filing a lawsuit against a negligent driver in a work-related car accident.

Before moving forward, be sure to speak with an attorney.

Why We Should Be Your Go-To Source of Legal Representation

When you have suffered a workplace accident – or an injury caused by an offsite traffic collision – there is more to your case than just a price tag on your recovery. Your entire livelihood could be on the line. If you are unable to recuperate properly after your accident, you might lose the ability to function at work at all and find yourself with little to no income.

Since so much is hanging in the balance, you need confident and experienced advocacy in your corner. At the Pacific Workers', The Lawyers for Injured Workers, our Oakland attorneys have chosen to focus the entirety of the practice on workers’ comp claims and cases. With 130+ years of combined experience and an AV® Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, we have been able to establish a respectable name for ourselves in the Bay Area.

Contact our firm today by calling (888) 740-6434 to request a free case evaluation with a compassionate and knowledgeable team. We are located in Concord and Oakland.