Work-Related Motor Vehicle Accidents Attorney in Fort Collins

Fort Collins Workers’ Compensation & Car Accident Lawyer

Motor vehicle accidents can happen any time you are on the road - including while you are working. Getting into a car accident while you are performing your job duties can be particularly frightening. Aside from concerns over your injuries, you may be worried about what the accident means for your job and whether you will be able to receive workers’ compensation. The good news is that if you were performing work for an employer when the accident happened, you are likely eligible for workers’ compensation. Your ability to receive benefits is not fault-based. Even if you were at fault for causing the accident, you are not likely to lose access to these critical benefits. Workers’ compensation should cover your medical costs, a percentage of your lost wages, and more. In some ways, being on the job at the time of your accident can simplify the process of recovering compensation, as there is no need to present evidence showing who was at fault and why.

Hoggatt Law Office, P.C. is experienced in helping people who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents while working receive financial benefits through workers’ compensation. We are highly familiar with workers’ compensation law, and we can help even if your initial claim was denied. We can also help address complex issues related to auto insurance, health insurance, Medicare/Medicaid, and subrogation between these insurers and an employer's workers' compensation insurance. Our goal is to ensure that you receive the full amount you are entitled to under the law.

Professional Drivers and Motor Vehicle Accidents

Whether you drive a food delivery vehicle, a commercial truck, or a bus, you could potentially be seriously injured in an accident. Those who are employed as drivers are generally at the highest risk of suffering an accident simply because they spend the most time on the road. You should know that independent contractors, such as those who drive for Uber and DoorDash, may not be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. If you are an independent contractor, you may need to pursue compensation from the at-fault driver or other parties who were responsible for an accident.

Most employees who have been in a car accident while driving for work are eligible for workers’ compensation, regardless of who was at fault for the accident. It is quite understandable that someone who spends the bulk of their workday driving could make a simple mistake, and having done so does not affect your eligibility for workers’ compensation.

Non-Professional Drivers and Work-Related Car Accidents

Generally, motor vehicle accidents that happen while you are driving to or from work or while on break are not considered work-related for the purposes of workers’ compensation. In these cases, you may still have a claim against the other driver, and you may be able to recover compensation that way.

However, you do not need to be a professional driver to receive workers’ compensation for a car accident. There are many reasons that an employee whose primary duties do not involve driving may be asked to perform a task for their employer that includes driving. For example, if your boss requests you to drive to a client’s home or office, and you are in a car accident while en route, you can likely receive workers’ compensation benefits.

The same is generally true for those who are injured by a driver while working on or near the road. For example, if you are directing traffic around a construction site when you are hit by a car, this likely falls under the purview of workers’ compensation. Our attorneys can offer you a complimentary case assessment to determine how best to pursue compensation.

Contact a Fort Collins Workers’ Comp Lawyer for Work-Related Motor Vehicle Accidents

Hoggatt Law Office, P.C. is experienced in helping workers who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents while on the job. To schedule a free, no-obligation initial consultation, please contact us at 970-225-2190. We serve clients throughout the greater Fort Collins area.