El Segundo Work Van Accident Attorney

Filing for Workers’ Compensation for Work Van Accidents

Whether you are eligible for workers’ compensation after a work van accident depends on your employee status and your scope of work at the time of accident. The short answer is that if you are an employee and you were driving your work van “within the scope of your employment,” then you may be entitled to benefits – if your employer provides coverage.

It is important to note that you must be an employee and not an independent contractor to be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits.  As a general rule, only employees, not independent contractors, are eligible for benefits. If you receive a regular paycheck and a W-2, you are most likely considered an employee and qualify for workers’ comp benefits. If you are unsure of your status, you should consult with a work injury attorney as soon as possible.

Some common types of workers who are generally eligible for workers’ compensation benefits for injuries resulting from a work van accident include:

• Construction workers and project managers
• Delivery truck and van drivers
• Electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians
• Home repair, installation, and service providers
• Landscape workers
• Sales representatives and account managers
• Garbage truck drivers

The next step is to determine whether your employer participates in workers’ compensation. California requires all employers to participate in workers’ compensation, even if the company only has one employee. California law requires a business owner to carry workers’ comp insurance for employees who regularly work in California, even if headquartered in another state.

The legal team at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas will investigate the facts of your case to determine whether you are eligible for benefits and whether your employer participates in workers’ compensation. We will make sure you get the full compensation that you deserve from the trucking company and their insurance carrier for the injuries you have suffered.

Filing a Claim Against Third-Party At-Fault Drivers  

Regardless of whether you are eligible for workers’ compensation, if another was at fault for your work van accident, you may be able to seek full compensation for your injuries by filing a claim for personal injury damages. In most cases, this involves filing a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company.

Drivers injured in work van accidents are generally able to file claims for:

• Distracted driving
• Drunk driving
• Failure to stop
• Failure to yield
• Fatigued driving
• Merging and lane change errors
• Reckless driving
• Speeding
• Tailgating
• Other types of driving mistakes

Common Types of Injuries Suffered by Work Van Accident Victims

The El Segundo work van accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas understand that no amount of compensation will undo the harm caused to our clients. Our number one goal is to make sure our injured clients the full care and treatment they deserve for their resulting accident injuries.

Below are some common types of work van accident injuries:

• Open and closed head injuries, such as traumatic brain injury and concussion
• Broken bones
• Lacerations, cuts, and bruises
• Neck and back injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• whiplash
• Internal bleeding
• Damage to internal organs
• Soft tissue injuries
• Nerve damage

Symptoms of certain work van accident injuries can take days or even weeks to surface. Our legal team will help you mitigate the severity of your injuries by making sure you have immediate access to medical care and treatment.

Why hire an Experienced El Segundo Work-Injury Attorney

Hiring a knowledgeable personal injury attorney is one of the most important steps you should take after a work van accident. Insurance companies direct their adjusters to take every step possible to minimize the value of your case and payout as little as possible. They especially target work van accident victims who are not represented by an attorney and are trying to settle their claim on their own.

At the Law Offices of Samer Habbas, we will work hard to help our injured clients receive the maximum compensation they deserve, whether through workers’ comp or a third-party insurance company. Our attorneys have the experience, knowledge, and dedication to identify all of the parties responsible for your crash and all avenues from which to seek the full compensation that you deserve.

Contact an Expert El Segundo Work Van Accident Attorney

If you or a loved one have been injured in a truck accident while on the job, contact the Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates. Our El Segundo work van accident attorneys specialize in handling truck accident cases and have the experience to help you recover your lost wages, medical expenses, and any other costs associated with your accident. We will aggressively pursue your claim to ensure that you are rightfully compensated for your injuries.

With multiple offices located in El Segundo, Los Angeles, Anaheim, Irvine, Riverside and San Diego, our personal injury lawyers represent injured employees across Southern California. For more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation with an expert El Segundo work van accident lawyer, please call 949-873-0755.