Company Driving Accident – 3 Frequently Asked Questions You Need To Know

Posted by GKS Law Firm on March 15th, 2021

When you get injured at work, your employer might be obliged to compensate you for your injury in Surrey. But what happens if these injuries are sustained outside the workplace as in the case of company drivers or errand people? What if you are using a company car and you got into an accident?

Here are some frequently asked questions you need to know:

Is my employer liable if I suffered from a driving injury in Surrey while working?

Your employer can be held liable when the employee gets into an accident while doing his or her work or if the work is still within the employee’s duties. Additionally, if the actions of the employee benefited the employer, the employer can also be held liable.

If your employer has worker’s insurance, the coverage can include your medical bills, lost wages, invisible pain and suffering, and expenses for medications at home, bandages, and many other treatments.

The only time an employer will not be held liable for the accident is if the employee used the vehicle for personal errands. Also, if the employee has been doing illegal activities while using the company car, the employer might not be held liable.

What if I am at fault?

Regardless of who is at fault with the accident, you can get compensated for your injury in Surrey provided that your employer has WorkSafeBC. However, they might not compensate the other party or the victims. In this case, you need to use your own insurance policy to pay for the compensation of the victims.

If you were not the one at fault and you sustained your injury in Surrey due to a negligent driver, you can use your worker’s compensation and you can also sue the other party if you are seeing further compensation.

Keep in mind that WorkSafeBC may put a cap on how much you will be compensated, which is why it’s still important to file a lawsuit against the negligent party to cover the costs of all your losses.

Will I need a lawyer?

It’s a good step to hire a lawyer such as those from GKS Law Firm. Dealing with WorkSafeBC can be stressful, especially since they are experienced negotiators. They will try to low-ball you and give you just a small compensation.

It’s better to hire a lawyer to negotiate on your behalf and ensure that they give you fair compensation. That way, you can focus on recovering from your injuries rather than get stressed out battling the insurance company.

You should know that you have rights as an employee. If you got your injury in Surrey while working, you are entitled to compensation and your employer should help you obtain proper compensation.

Roy Jacobsen is the author of this article. For more details about Burnaby lawyers please visit our website: gkslawfirm.com

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