You spend your days caring for others. If you were injured in a car accident while traveling to patients, let us take care of you. You may have two separate claims.
(215) 206-9068TENS OF MILLIONS RECOVERED | FREE CONSULTATION - NO FEE UNLESS WE WINHome health aides, visiting nurses, and traveling healthcare workers drive thousands of miles each year visiting patients in their homes. This constant road exposure means higher accident risk - and when crashes happen, the injuries can end careers.
But here's what many healthcare workers don't know: you likely have two separate legal claims when another driver causes your crash.
Workers' Compensation - Because you were traveling for work, you're entitled to workers' comp benefits. This covers medical bills and partial wage replacement - regardless of who caused the accident.
Third-Party Lawsuit - If another driver was at fault, you can also sue that driver for pain and suffering, full lost wages, and other damages workers' comp doesn't cover.
Healthcare worker accidents involve special considerations. We use a team approach:
Attorney Michael Cardamone focuses on your workers' comp claim - ensuring your employer's insurance covers all treatment and wage benefits you deserve.
Our trusted Personal Injury colleagues handle the lawsuit against the at-fault driver - pursuing full compensation for your pain, suffering, and complete damages.
Two experts, working together to maximize your recovery.
Your job requires lifting, transferring patients, and being on your feet all day. Even "minor" injuries can end your ability to do this work. We fight to ensure you get full compensation for how the injury affects your career.
Most home health workers use their own cars. This doesn't affect your workers' comp rights - as long as you were traveling for work, you're covered. Your personal auto insurance and the at-fault driver's insurance may also apply.
Whether you work for a home health agency or are directly employed by a patient/family, you likely have workers' comp coverage. Even independent contractor classifications can sometimes be challenged.
You may see 5-8 patients per day, with driving between each. All this travel time is work time - and any accident during these trips is work-related.
We represent home health aides and traveling healthcare professionals throughout the region:
You've dedicated your career to helping people in their most vulnerable moments. When you're injured, you deserve someone who will fight just as hard for you.
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