Injured in a Work-Related Car Accident in Pennsylvania?
Why Driving for Work Is Risky
From Amazon delivery drivers and UPS workers to home health nurses traveling between patients in Allentown, many jobs depend on road travel. If you’re involved in a crash while performing job duties, workers’ comp may cover your medical bills, wage replacement, and rehab costs. Importantly, it applies whether you were in a company car or your own vehicle.
How Comp & Insurance Interact
Car accidents often create overlapping claims. You can usually file:
- A workers’ comp claim (covering medical care and wage loss).
- A
personal injury claim or auto insurance claim against the negligent driver.
This dual system can be confusing. For example, comp may pay your medical bills, but if you recover from the at-fault driver, comp may demand reimbursement (a lien). A lawyer ensures you get the most from both systems.
Common Work Driving Scenarios
- Delivery van accidents in Bethlehem or Easton
- Sales reps driving to client meetings
- Truck drivers in long-haul collisions
- Pedestrians or flaggers struck in roadside work zones
Why You Need Legal Guidance
Insurance companies and employers may argue about whether you were “on the clock” during your crash. We gather time records, employer instructions, and trip details to prove your case. We also coordinate workers’ comp with third-party lawsuits to avoid leaving money on the table.
FAQs – Work-Related Car Accidents
What if the accident was my fault?
Workers’ comp still covers you, but you may not have a personal injury claim.
Am I covered if I was running an errand for my boss?
Yes. Work errands count as work duties.
Do I need separate lawyers for comp and auto?
No. We coordinate both so your claims work together.
Does commuting count?
Usually no, unless your role requires travel (e.g., sales reps with no fixed office).
Don’t let insurers shortchange you after a work-related crash.
Whether you were hit while making deliveries, driving between patient visits, or commuting in a company vehicle, you may have both a workers’ comp claim and a case against the at-fault driver.
The rules are complex—but you shouldn’t face them alone.
Call Vellner Law now for a free consultation.
We help injured workers across Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and the Lehigh Valley maximize both comp and personal injury recoveries. You pay nothing unless we win compensation for you.
Contact us to schedule your free case review