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    Work Related Car Accident Lawyer Palm Beach

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    If you have been involved in an incident at your workplace, contact a work related car accident lawyer Palm Beach, FL residents rely on at the Law Offices of Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt. Our lawyers can help compensate you for lost wages, ensure payment of medical bills, and ultimately help you secure a favorable lump sum settlement.

    A work related car accident lawyer Palm Beach, FL families turn to can help you decide how to handle your case, whether it’s under Florida’s workers’ compensation legal system or through a lawsuit with a third-party civil suit. These cases can be handled simultaneously so that both cases run at the same time or staggered so one starts after the other is resolved. Ultimately, with input from our lawyers, you will be placed in a position to maximize your benefits and help you back on the road to recovery.

    The Benefits of Pursuing a Workers’ Compensation Case

    There is one major benefit to pursuing a workers’ compensation case after being involved in a work related car or motor vehicle accident: you do not need to prove fault under Florida’s workers’ compensation laws to receive medical care and lost wages. This means the accident could have been your fault and you may have even been cited for the accident. This is important should the car accident become contested by the automobile insurance company (i.e., there is a fight over who had the green light or how the accident occurred).

    If there is a dispute, which happens in many instances, then the Palm Beach County workers’ compensation case may be a better option for you to obtain medical care and lost wages. Further, when contested, a third party case may result in a compromised settlement or verdict. On the other hand, if liability from the car accident is not contested, your injuries, medical care and lost wages may allow the third party case to provide benefits that are not available under Florida’s workers’ compensation laws. Please consider contacting a work related car accident lawyer Palm Beach, FL workers rely on, so we can help determine which choice is the best option for you.

    When you are in a car accident while you are still on the clock, you know it is time to seek help from a legal professional about what to do next. You want to make sure you get the support you need after an accident like this, but it can be tricky when you are not sure if workers’ compensation will cover your injuries or not. You need to know what your legal rights are, and if you were injured because of a work-related task while driving on the road, we can help you.

    How do you determine what is and isn’t “work-related”?



    This is one of the most important questions you can ask. If you were on your way to work and traveling your usual commute when you were hit by another car, this is not a situation where you would file for workers’ compensation. Driving in and out of work on your normal commute is something you need to do but it is considered your own time. Instead, you would work out the insurance compensation with the other driver instead of trying to get compensated through workers’ comp.

    On the other hand, our team at the Law Offices of Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt knows that each state is required to have some type of workers’ compensation laws, and that if you are an employee of a company you will likely be protected under these benefits. This means that if you need to get in the car and drive for anything related to your job, an accident could be covered under workers’ compensation. Below, we have a list that includes some of the reasons your driving may be covered. 

    • Your job requires you to make deliveries to people
    • Your boss asked you to run errands for them or the company
    • You drive for a living (taxi, limousine driver)
    • You do not have an office but instead travel frequently for work
    • Your employer specifically pays you to commute in and out of work

    There are exceptions to any rule, which is why it is possible to get workers’ compensation for your commute to or from the office. If you think this may apply to you, we advise speaking with a work related car accident lawyer Palm Beach, FL residents trust right now.

    Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim and a Personal Injury Claim

    It is possible to file both a workers’ compensation claim with your employer and a personal injury claim against the other driver; they are not necessarily mutually exclusive. When you are interested in doing this, you should speak with a member of our legal team to see how we can help you with your claims and what kind of evidence you may need.

    What Happens If I’m in an Accident with the Company Car?


    You may wonder who pays when an employee crashes a company motor vehicle? Here is some helpful information about the liability for car accidents at work, motor vehicle insurance, and workers’ compensation: 

    Causing an Accident in a Company Vehicle

    A motor vehicle accident is just as likely to happen while driving a company vehicle as your passenger car. If you’re driving a company truck or car and cause an accident, you might expect the accident will be covered under your company’s insurance policy. Unfortunately, that may not be the case. You could be on the hook for any injuries or property damage from the accident personally. You may have to navigate the aftermath of the accident on your own if there are accident victims involved who file a lawsuit.

    Being Injured by a Commercial Vehicle

    If you are a non-employee injured in an accident with a commercial vehicle, you are entitled to pursue the compensation you deserve from the company and/or the driver. You’ll likely need to file an auto accident or personal injury claim for help getting the compensation to which you are entitled.

    You may be curious where the money comes from to pay those massive settlements? In the majority of cases, an employer’s commercial vehicle insurance policy pays high-dollar injury settlements. However, insurance companies lose money by paying out large settlements, and your company’s insurer would like to find a way to deny coverage for your accident if they can.

    If you’ve been hurt while driving a company vehicle, you will likely have to deal with the workers’ compensation insurance company, as well. A work related car accident lawyer Palm Beach, FL community members turn to, can offer guidance when dealing with insurance companies. 

    About Liability, Negligence, and Insurance Companies

    Here is vital information you will need to know about liability, negligence, and insurance companies if you are the at-fault driver in a company vehicle accident:

    • One of the most urgent issues in the aftermath of such an accident is determining whether the employee driving the company vehicle is personally responsible for the accident or if the company who owns the car or truck is responsible.
    • Negligence happens when a motor vehicle operator fails to act responsibly or does something unreasonable that another driver would not do. Liability means responsibility. The at-fault motor vehicle operator or the vehicle owner is usually considered liable for an accident victim’s damages.
    • Damages for motor vehicle accident victims may include medical bills, therapy and rehab costs, lost wages, property damage, replacement services, related out-of-pocket expenses, consortium claims, and pain and suffering.

    When the Company is Considered Responsible

    The relationship between employees and employers who drive company vehicles falls under a specific legal doctrine that establishes employers as legally responsible for the actions of their employees when they act within the scope of their employment. In this circumstance, the employer is responsible for paying for property damages and injuries caused by the employee driving the company vehicle.

    In most cases, an employer’s insurance coverage protects a driver involved in a car accident involving a company vehicle while the employee is engaged in work activities. In other words,  the employer’s insurance company protects the driver (employee) from having to pay for damages to injured victims personally.

    If you need help navigating workers’ compensation and the other issues discussed above, seek the assistance of a work related car accident lawyer Palm Beach, FL residents can depend on. We can help you sort through the details and determine where your fault lies, if at all. Schedule a consultation today.

    Contact a Work Related Car Accident Lawyer Palm Beach, FL

    If you have been involved in a work related car or motor vehicle accident in Palm Beach County, then contact the lawyers at the Law Offices of Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt for a free and confidential consultation today. Don’t wait! We are here to help you sort through the many issues you will face while pursuing your case.

    Our in-house workers’ compensation lawyers and our network of dedicated third party referral attorneys can help you obtain the compensation you deserve! Speak with a work related car accident lawyer Palm Beach residents rely on from the Law Offices of Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt now.

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    “I would recommend Franks & Koenig to anyone that has had an injury case in the Palm Beach area.”

    Contact us today for a free consultation so we can discuss your situtaion.  It is not only important to talk to an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer when you have been hurt on the job, it is also the best way to make sure that you receive proper medical services and lost wages you are entitled to under the law. After all, the Workers’ Compensation law was created to protect you – the employee.

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    Florida’s Most Trusted Workers’ Comp Attorneys

    Devin Major
    Devin Major
    August 9, 2022.
    Best team I had ever working for me I really hope anybody who needs legal advise call them
    Gregory Diggs
    Gregory Diggs
    August 4, 2022.
    I recommend this law firm to anyone with a worker's compensation case. The staff does a great job and they treat you like family. Judd Koenig was my attorney and went the extra mile and then some more securing my a nice settlement of my case.
    Cynthia Murray
    Cynthia Murray
    August 3, 2022.
    Great Attorney thank you Eric Lakind and staff Attentive, friendly, answered ever questions got results when I could not do it myself Cynthia
    Naisha Dorvilus
    Naisha Dorvilus
    August 2, 2022.
    Lisa was my lawyer she asked me questions and was very helpful. She and her team communicated with me about my cause and I'm super happy with her service.i will definitely recommend her and her company
    Jaime Ieli
    Jaime Ieli
    July 29, 2022.
    My husband was hurt and never dealt with an attorney before. He looked up attorneys online & thru the grace of God got Lissa Dorsey as his attorney & she was truly amazing! She was very involved, always returned our phone calls & made the whole process as easy for us as she possibly could while my husband treated with Dr's and started his healing process. I would recommend her to any & everyone without a doubt.
    Evelin Hernandez
    Evelin Hernandez
    July 21, 2022.
    Best law firm in Palm Beach County, Lisa and Kim were the best. I recommend this law firm to everyone.
    Tammy Dault
    Tammy Dault
    July 20, 2022.
    Wasn't sure how it would work with me being in one town and lawyer in another but it all worked out in the end thank you for all your hard work.
    Brandon moore
    Brandon moore
    July 19, 2022.
    Great understanding lawyers! They were great in getting me a fair settlement and quick to respond to any questions I had. Thanks Kim and Lisa!
    john heller
    john heller
    July 12, 2022.
    They were always responsive to my calls did an excellent job of getting everything I needed. When it came time To settle my case Andy and J did an excellent job I’m very happy with the outcome and very happy with this law firm I would highly recommend them!!!!

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