If another driver hit you from behind while you were working, you likely have TWO separate claims for compensation.
Free Case Review (215) 206-9068Rear-end accidents are among the strongest cases because fault is usually clear - the driver who hit you from behind is almost always at fault. When this happens while you are driving a company vehicle for work, you have powerful legal options.
1. Workers' Compensation: Through your employer. Covers medical bills and partial wages - no matter who was at fault.
2. Personal Injury: Against the driver who rear-ended you. Covers pain and suffering, full lost wages, and future damages - things workers' comp does not pay.
Pennsylvania follows the rule that the following driver must maintain a safe distance. If they rear-end you, they almost certainly violated this duty. This makes proving fault straightforward - a significant advantage in your personal injury claim.
Insurance adjusters may contact you quickly after the accident. Do not give recorded statements to the other driver's insurance company before talking to a lawyer. What you say can be used to minimize your claim.
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★★★★★ Read Our Google ReviewsWhen you are rear-ended in a company vehicle?, the situation can feel overwhelming, but Pennsylvania law often gives injured workers two separate claims, and both can be pursued at once.
Workers' compensation applies because you were hurt in the course of your job. It is no-fault, so you receive medical coverage and wage-loss benefits regardless of who caused the crash. It does not, however, compensate you for pain and suffering.
A third-party personal injury claim targets the at-fault party directly. This is where the most significant compensation usually comes from, including full lost wages and pain and suffering that workers' comp will not pay.
How we work: Attorney Michael Cardamone is a Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist who handles your workers' comp claim directly, and we coordinate with our heavyweight Personal Injury colleagues on any third-party case so the two work together to maximize your total recovery.
Yes. If you were working when it happened and someone else was at fault, Pennsylvania law generally lets you collect workers' compensation through your employer and pursue a separate third-party claim against the at-fault party. The two together recover far more than comp alone.
You may still have options, including your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage and your workers' comp benefits, which apply regardless of the other driver's insurance. We investigate every available source of recovery.
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee, so there is no fee unless we win your case, and your consultation is always free. Call (215) 206-9068.