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Schedule Your Free ConsultationCompany Vehicle Accident Attorney in Philadelphia, PA, Handling Complex Cases
A delivery van might have run a red light and hit you. Or maybe you were driving your work truck when another driver plowed into you. As a Philadelphia company vehicle accident lawyer, we know these cases create complications that regular car accidents don't.
Who pays your medical bills? Can you sue the company? What if you were working when it happened? The answers depend on your specific situation, and getting them wrong could cost you the compensation you need.
We handle both scenarios, whether you were hit by a company vehicle or injured while driving one for work. You shouldn't have to navigate this alone.
We're here to help you pursue the maximum compensation available for your injuries and losses. Contact us today for a free consultation.
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The Two Types of Company Vehicle Accident Cases We Handle
As a firm with experienced Philadelphia car accident lawyers, we represent clients who have been in these two main types of company vehicle auto accidents.
You Were Injured by a Company Vehicle
We represent people injured by company vehicles throughout Philadelphia.
Maybe an Amazon delivery driver backed into you in a parking lot. A SEPTA bus sideswiped your car on Market Street. A contractor's truck ran a stop sign in Fishtown and T-boned you. A UPS driver was texting and rear-ended you on I-95.
These crashes happen frequently on Roosevelt Boulevard, where commercial traffic is heavy.
When a company vehicle hits you, you're dealing with corporate insurance policies, company lawyers, and potentially multiple liable parties. These cases require different strategies than typical car accident claims.
You Were Injured While Driving a Company Vehicle
We represent people injured while driving company vehicles throughout Philadelphia.
Maybe you were driving a delivery van for your employer when someone ran a red light and hit you. You were riding as a passenger in your company's work truck when the driver lost control. You were making deliveries in a company car when another driver caused a crash.
If you're an employee injured while driving or riding in a company vehicle during work hours, Pennsylvania workers' compensation law applies to your case. But you may also have a personal injury claim against the other driver. Navigating both systems simultaneously takes specific legal knowledge.
Your Paths to Compensation in a Company Vehicle Crash in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania law treats these cases differently, so your legal options depend on which category you fall into.
If You Were Injured by a Company Vehicle
You have two insurance claims to file.
First, file a claim under your own auto insurance policy's Personal Injury Protection coverage. PIP pays your medical bills up to your policy limits regardless of who caused the crash. This coverage kicks in quickly.
Second, file a claim with the company's commercial insurance carrier. Commercial policies typically carry higher liability limits than personal auto policies, often $1 million or more, because companies face greater risk when their employees drive for work.
You'll file this claim to recover compensation for your injuries, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering.
If You Were Injured While Driving a Company Vehicle
File a workers' compensation claim with your employer's insurance carrier.
Pennsylvania law requires employers to carry workers' compensation insurance, which covers your medical treatment and a portion of your lost wages while you recover. You don't need to prove anyone was at fault, because workers' compensation is a no-fault system.
But workers' compensation doesn't cover everything. It won't compensate you for pain and suffering. It only pays about two-thirds of your average weekly wage. That's where your third-party claim comes in.
If another driver caused the crash, you can also file a personal injury claim against them. This third-party claim allows you to recover compensation for pain and suffering, full lost wages, and other damages workers' compensation doesn't cover.
Your Level of Fault Affects Your Compensation If You Were Hit by a Company Vehicle
Pennsylvania uses modified comparative negligence when determining compensation in third-party liability claims.
If you share some fault for the crash, your compensation gets reduced by your fault percentage. But only if you're 50% or less at fault. Cross that threshold, and you recover nothing.
Here's how it works.
Say a FedEx driver was speeding and ran a stop sign, hitting your car. But you were also driving five miles over the speed limit. The investigation determines you're 20% at fault and the FedEx driver is 80% at fault. If your total damages are $150,000, you'd recover $120,000, the full amount minus your 20% share.
If the investigation found you 51% at fault, you wouldn't recover anything from the FedEx driver's insurance, even though the other driver also contributed to the crash.
But here's an important distinction: workers' compensation doesn't care about fault.
If you were injured while driving a company vehicle and file for workers' compensation benefits, it doesn't matter whether you caused the crash, the other driver caused it, or you both contributed. You receive benefits regardless. Fault only affects your third-party claim against the other driver.
The Compensation You May Be Able to Recover After an Injury Involving a Company Vehicle
What you can recover depends on whether you're filing a workers' compensation claim or a third-party liability claim.
Workers' Compensation Benefits
Workers' compensation covers specific benefits.
All reasonable and necessary medical treatment related to your injury gets paid:
- Doctor visits
- Hospital stays
- Surgery
- Physical therapy
- Prescriptions
- Medical equipment.
You don't pay out of pocket for anything related to your work injury.
You'll receive wage loss benefits equal to two-thirds of your average weekly wage.
If your injury causes permanent limitations, such as being unable to lift heavy objects or stand for long periods, you may receive compensation for that permanent impairment.
But workers' compensation doesn't cover pain and suffering. It doesn't pay for emotional distress. It doesn't compensate you for the full wages you've lost, just two-thirds. That's why third-party claims matter so much.
Third-Party Claim Damages
When you file a personal injury claim against them, you can pursue both economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages include all medical expenses, both past and future. If you'll need ongoing treatment, those projected costs get included.
- Full lost wages, not just two-thirds
- Reduced earning capacity, if your injury affects your ability to earn money in the future
- Property damage to your vehicle
- Any out-of-pocket expenses caused by the crash
Non-economic damages cover loses like:
- Your physical pain from the injuries
- The mental anguish of dealing with a serious crash and recovery
- The emotional impact of permanent scarring or disfigurement
- Lost enjoyment of life
- The limitations on your daily activities
You can't play with your kids the way you used to. You can't exercise. You can't do hobbies you enjoyed. For all of these losses, there may be legal remedies through a car accident claim.
Talk to us. Our Philadelphia company vehicle accident lawyer can help you find out how you can recover maximum compensation.
How Our Philadelphia Company Vehicle Accident Lawyer Helps You Recover Compensation
Company vehicle accident cases involve multiple insurance companies, complex liability questions, and sometimes both workers' compensation and personal injury claims running simultaneously. Our company vehicle accident attorney in Philadelphia, PA, handles all of it.
We Investigate Who's Actually Liable
When a company vehicle causes a crash, multiple parties might be responsible.
The driver, obviously. But also the company that employed them. Pennsylvania law holds employers liable for employee actions during work hours. The vehicle owner, if it's different from the employer. The maintenance company if poor maintenance caused a mechanical failure that contributed to the crash.
We dig into employment records to confirm the driver was on the clock. We examine hiring and training records to see if the company was negligent in who they put behind the wheel. We review the driver's history for prior accidents or violations.
For delivery drivers, we investigate whether the company imposed unrealistic deadlines that encouraged speeding or reckless driving. For commercial trucks, we check whether the driver violated hours-of-service regulations. Every detail matters when establishing liability.
We Pursue Your Third-Party Claim Aggressively
When a company vehicle hits you, we file your claim against the company's insurance carrier and fight for every dollar you deserve. Company insurers have deeper pockets than personal auto carriers, but they also fight harder to protect those resources.
We document everything the crash has cost you and will continue to cost you down the road.
We don't accept lowball offers just because they come from a big company's insurance team. We negotiate from a position of strength backed by solid evidence that shows exactly how their driver's negligence harmed you.
We Deal With the Company Vehicle Insurance Carrier
Company vehicle insurance carriers have more resources and more aggressive lawyers than personal auto insurers. They fight harder because their policies carry higher limits, and they're protecting corporate interests. We've handled hundreds of claims against company vehicle carriers. We know their strategies, and we're not intimidated.
When they try to shift blame to you, we push back with evidence. When they drag out negotiations, hoping you'll give up, we set deadlines and file lawsuits. When they make unreasonable offers, we prepare for trial.
We Handle Your Workers' Compensation Claim
If you were injured while driving a company vehicle, we file your workers' compensation claim and handle all communications with the insurance carrier. We gather medical records documenting your injuries. We calculate your average weekly wage to ensure you receive correct benefits. We fight denials and delays.
Workers' compensation carriers routinely try to minimize benefits. They claim your injury wasn't work-related. They cut off benefits prematurely. We know their tactics and how to counter them.
We Coordinate Multiple Claims
If you're receiving workers' compensation and pursuing a third-party claim, we coordinate both cases. We ensure your workers' compensation lien gets properly handled in your third-party settlement. We maximize your total recovery by strategically managing both claims.
Discuss your case with us. Our Philadelphia company vehicle accident lawyer can assist you with the entire legal process and help you recover the compensation you deserve.
"Greatest firm I’ve ever dealt with. I’ll inform all my friends. Was very informative throughout the case!"
— Darren Baugh, Former Client
Why Injured People Trust van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim With Their Company Vehicle Crash Cases
You didn't choose to get hit by a delivery truck or injured while driving for work. When you come to us, our firm understands you're dealing with physical pain, medical bills, and probably anxiety about how you'll pay your bills if you can't work. That’s why we start by listening to your full story.
We ask about your injuries and how they've affected your daily life. Can you still do your job? Can you pick up your kids? Can you sleep through the night without pain waking you up? We need to understand what you've lost to fight effectively for compensation that reflects your reality.
We explain the legal process in plain language. Workers' compensation has different rules than personal injury claims. Company vehicle accidents involve corporate defendants with deep pockets and aggressive lawyers. We walk you through what to expect at each stage, so you're never confused about what's happening with your case.
You'll work with an attorney from our firm, not a paralegal. When you have questions, you'll get answers from a lawyer who knows your case. Contact us at night or on the weekend, and you'll reach one of our attorneys, not voicemail or an answering service. We built this firm to be available when you need us.
Our goal is straightforward: win your case and secure the maximum compensation available. That means holding the company accountable, fighting their insurance carrier's attempts to minimize your claim, and making sure you walk away in the best position possible.
Experience and Recognition
We've represented injured people in Pennsylvania for over 50 years. We've recovered more than $100 million for our clients. That experience includes hundreds of cases involving company vehicles, from delivery truck crashes to construction vehicle accidents to city bus collisions.
Our attorneys have earned recognition as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, been named to America's Top 1000 Personal Injury Attorneys, included in The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and been listed among the Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Top 25.
We understand how to handle these complex cases. We know how corporate insurance carriers operate. We've negotiated with every major company vehicle insurer. We've taken company vehicle cases to trial and won. That track record gives you leverage during settlement negotiations.
Talk to us. We understand how to handle these complex cases and can help you recover maximum compensation.
Contact Our Philadelphia Company Vehicle Accident Lawyer at van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim Today for a Free Case Evaluation
Getting hit by a company vehicle or injured while driving one for work creates complications.
You're facing corporate insurance companies with teams of lawyers working to minimize what they need to pay. The medical bills are piling up, and you don't know who's supposed to pay them.
We handle company vehicle accident cases every day. We know how to navigate workers' compensation claims.
For help from a company vehicle accident lawyer in Philadelphia, reach out to van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim online or call today.
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