Work Related Car and Truck Accident Attorneys-Third Party Claims
Any employee who was injured in an auto or truck accident while performing work-related activities, would be entitled to workers' compensation benefits under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act. No matter who was at fault for the accident, the employee would still be able to receive workers' compensation benefits.
Workers' compensation benefits include a lost wage benefit, treatment by at least two doctors of your own choosing (no deductibles or co-pays), vocational rehabilitation and a lump sum settlement or award from an arbitrator.
To schedule a free, no obligation, confidential consultation to discuss your situation, contact us by e-mail or call 312-288-8968, toll free at 888-861-2510. We have locations throughout Illinois, including Chicago.
Workers' compensation claims are filed with the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission. The workers' compensation insurance carrier handles the claims on behalf of the employer.
The employee may also be entitled to additional compensation if someone other than the employee, caused the accident. This is known as a third-party case. The recovery under a third-party case can be much greater than that of a workers' compensation claim.
A third-party case is a civil matter. An employee injured in a car accident while working could be entitled to compensation (in addition to workers' compensation benefits) for damages such as lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering. Unlike workers' compensation benefits, compensation received under a third party case has no statutory limitations.
Affected Workers
There are many professions which require their employees to travel. In addition to traveling sales people the following is a list of some of the most common professions which require travel:
- Policemen
- Firemen
- Paramedics
- EMTs
- Social workers
- Municipal workers
- Streets and sanitation workers
- Semi-truck drivers
- Over-the-road truck drivers
- Garbage truck drivers
- Delivery truck drivers
- Federal Express drivers
- UPS drivers
- Food delivery truck drivers
- Appliance delivery drivers
- Construction workers
- Electrical company workers
- Gas company workers
- Telephone company workers/installers
- Electronic system installers
- Flight attendants
- Pilots
- Traveling nurses
- Greyhound bus drivers
- CTA bus drivers
- CTA train conductors
- Pace bus drivers
- Taxi drivers
- Bicycle messengers
- Lawyers
- Plumbers
- Handymen
- Couriers
- Landscapers
- Sign installers
- Car porters
- Car salesmen
Chicago Work-Related Car Accident Attorneys
If you were injured in an auto accident while working, the attorneys at Donald W. Fohrman & Associates, Ltd., can assist you in securing the compensation you deserve. Our lawyers will provide you with the information you need and the legal representation necessary to make sure that you are fully compensated for your injuries under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and any third party case.
To schedule your free, no obligation, confidential consultation to discuss your situation,
contact us by e-mail or call
312-288-8968, toll free at 888-861-2510. We have locations throughout Illinois, including Chicago.