Car Accidents On The Job In Maryland
In many occupations, one of the greatest risks workers face comes from motor vehicles. Professional drivers could be involved in accidents during their shifts, for instance, or construction workers could be struck by vehicles on the job site. Even those who do not drive professionally may have to make some deliveries or pickups, or they may just need to drive between job sites.
When car accidents on the job happen, they can lead to severe injuries, and that’s where we come in. At Darby Law Group, LLC, we have more than 30 years of experience. Founding attorney Matthew Darby has a proven track record and extensive experience representing Maryland’s public safety employees, such as EMTs and firefighters, as well as workers across other industries. From our office in Hunt Valley, we serve clients throughout the greater Baltimore area. If you think you have a case, call our law firm at 410-220-1108 for a free consultation.
The Risks That Public Safety Employees Face
Public safety employees have some of the highest motor vehicle accident injury rates. These employees include police officers, firefighters and EMTs. Their work is unique in that it often involves extensive travel and frequent time spent in a vehicle. All it takes is one mistake by another driver for a first responder to find themselves in the hospital. Our firm has handled many of these cases and can provide clear guidance through the complex and unique legal process.
Does Your Commute Count?
One important thing to note is that a daily commute does not qualify under current workers’ comp laws. This is due to the Going and Coming Rule in the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act. Essentially, workers are only covered if they get injured while they are signed in and performing the duties of their job. The commute to work – or back home – may be necessary, but it happens outside of their official capacity as an employee. There are limited exceptions, such as if employees are given a special mission or work-related instructions during their commute.
Explore Your Options Through A Free Consultation
In many car accident injury cases, workers may have the ability to file both a workers’ comp claim and a third-party personal injury claim against the other driver. Darby Law Group is uniquely situated to help workers in these situations, as we handle both workers’ compensation and personal injury matters.
Call 410-220-1108 or contact us online to explore your legal options at a free consultation.