Not every car accident that happens during work hours is a "work injury." Pennsylvania law requires the accident to occur within the "course and scope" of your employment. Here's what that means.
Generally Covered
- Driving as part of your job (delivery, sales calls, client visits)
- Traveling between work locations
- Running errands for your employer
- Traveling workers (nurses, technicians, etc.)
Generally NOT Covered
- Regular commute to and from work (the "coming and going" rule)
- Personal errands during work hours
- Substantial deviations from work duties
Gray Areas
Many situations fall in between. What if you stop for coffee on the way to a client? What if you take a slightly different route? These "gray areas" often require legal analysis.
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