I was on the way to a meeting where transportation was not provided so me and 3 other co workers car pooled in my car. Since i was on company time on the way to a company meeting is my job responsible to pay for my deductible, medical bills, car rental, insurance increase and/or any other fees associated.
2007-09-18 02:51:17 · 12 answers · asked by shadow69034 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
ok sorry yes it saw my fault but i figured if the company didnt provide transportation that they would be liable to cover the damages because i know if it were fatal they would pay off greatly.
2007-09-18 03:11:38 · update #1
Let's say yes they have to pay damages. Then they would probably sue you because you were at fault since you were the driver.
If nothing else, you would be jobless while facing legal actions.
2007-09-18 03:09:21 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Jello 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In ohio if you are in an accident on your way to a meeting in your car or co. car and are hurt, you are covered under workers compensation for any injury claim. Be sure to file it with company and make sure it is filed with bureau of workers compensation or the equivalent in your state. The accident could not have happened if you were not employed going to that meeting. The WORK is CAUSAL of the accident. As far as deductible, rental, ins. increase, other fees, you are probably on your own. I would expect some assistance in those areas. You would have a good shot at a suit based on causal definition under most states' workers comp. regulations. Good luck.
2007-09-18 03:13:51 · answer #2 · answered by PFS rep 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would you have been able to charge your car rental even if there hadn't been an accident? If so, the company is liable to pay everything you've listed, save for probably any insurance increase (which is between you and your insurance company, not your employer).
2007-09-18 03:29:06 · answer #3 · answered by El Jefe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely YES, under British law. A police inspector I knew, was acting a bit funny so he was sent to a mental hosp. for a check up, the doctor certified he had a mental disorder so he was dismissed and got a full pension for the rest of his life. He was about 28 years old. Its mandatory for a company to take out insurance for their staff. Check with the office. Check also with the labor Dept. and your car insurance co.
You can claim also your wages and your co-workers can claim from your 3rd party insurance which is also mandatory when renewing your licence. With this in mind, get the best at the hospital because the insurance companies are going to foot the bill.
2007-09-18 03:31:34 · answer #4 · answered by CAPTAIN BEAR 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not if the accident was your fault. Think about it. If you owned a company and some employee of yours caused an accident in your car, would you feel responsible to pay for that person's negligence?
2007-09-18 02:59:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, your insurance is responsible as well as the other driver if at fault.
EDITED TO ADD:
you are again wrong. The company has no liability based on your post. If the company ordered you to drive private vehicles to the meeting and to take others with you, maybe, but it was your choice to take a private vehicle and not public transportation.
Having a fatality in no way imparts liability in and of itself, to a third party.
2007-09-18 02:59:40 · answer #6 · answered by hexeliebe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter had an accident on her way to work and her job covered her on workers comp but not the car. They say WC covers 30 minutes before and 30 after work. On my job, having access to company vehicles during the business day, if you were on company business and could prove it then your covered, but if you were on personal business you weren't and my personal Insurance does not cover me while doing my employers bidding. So its a catch 22. I just always got written permission from my immediate supervisor to do anything different from my daily duties. That way I CYA. You always CYA!!!!!!!
2007-09-18 03:17:53 · answer #7 · answered by suscarsct 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they should be responsible. Since they did not provide transportation to the meeting, they should have at the very least, paid for all damages incurred. To be honest, I would not have gone to the meeting,in my car, but a company one. that way, they would HAVE to pay for any and all damages.
2007-09-18 03:16:38 · answer #8 · answered by Dragonflygirl 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Is your car properly insured for business use? If not, you may become liable for all damages and injuries.
2007-09-18 03:00:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If they are a good hearted company they might agree to chip in but they aren't responsible for anything.
2007-09-18 02:59:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋