Work-related car accidents in NY: Who's liable?
Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law
How do you know who is liable when you're in a car accident while working??Determining liability?is dependent on where you were going and what you were doing while driving, and whether the vehicle is owned by the company you work for or is a personal vehicle, among other factors. However, these would be some of the main factors that can affect who will be held liable after a work-related accident.
It is advised that you speak with an experienced?New York car accident lawyer?about the particulars of your case and what happened if you were hurt in an accident due to work-related circumstances.
Contact?our team?at Brandon J. Broderick today and we can help determine who is liable in a work-related accident.
Who is Liable If I'm Driving to Work?
The company you work for is usually not liable if you are involved in a car accident while commuting to and from work. However, the commute could be a part of your company's liability if your car is required as part of your job duties.
A person whose job requires them to visit a customer and gets into an accident while driving there is an example. The employer might be held accountable for the incident in some situations.
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Involved in an Accident With A Company Car: Who is Liable?
If you were an employee and were involved in an auto accident while using a?company vehicle, your employer would be liable for the crash and be required to provide insurance coverage. There are a few exceptions to this rule, though. The employer might not be responsible if the driver was an employee and driving for personal reasons. Or, if the driver is engaged in criminal behavior without the company's knowledge, such as?drinking and driving, the company may not be held responsible if an accident occurs.
In circumstances where a company hired a reckless driver or neglected to properly maintain a company vehicle, they may be held accountable if an accident happens. If a company fabricated safety records or failed to service a company vehicle regularly liability could fall on the company.