A delivery driver was operating a company truck on a work route near Prospect Park. Traffic slowed ahead of him, so he stopped the truck. Before traffic began moving again, another vehicle struck his truck from behind.
The driver initially hoped the soreness would disappear. Instead, pain in his neck, lower back and shoulder increased during the following days. Sitting for long periods became difficult. Turning his head while driving also caused additional discomfort.
Because he was driving the truck for his employer, the crash raised a workers’ compensation issue. He needed to report the accident to his employer and document how the crash affected his ability to work.
His medical records also needed to connect his injuries and treatment to the collision. These details can become especially important when neck or back pain grows worse during the days following an accident.
The vehicle that hit the truck belonged to someone outside the driver’s employment. That fact created another legal question.
The circumstances could support an investigation into a third-party personal injury claim. Evidence could include the police report, photographs of both vehicles, insurance information, witness accounts and available video footage.
Therefore, the driver did not necessarily have to choose between a workers’ compensation case and a personal injury case. An attorney could review both potential claims because they arose from the same collision but involved different legal rights.
Workers who drive for a living can easily overlook this distinction. They may report the crash to their employer and assume workers’ compensation represents their only option.
However, when another driver causes the collision, the worker should also explain who hit the truck and how the crash happened. An attorney can then examine the work injury and the potential third-party claim together.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
| Question | Workers’ Compensation | Personal Injury Claim | Important Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Were you working? | Important to the work injury claim | Provides context for the accident | Work route, delivery records and employer information |
| Who hit the truck? | Fault generally is not the central issue | May determine third-party liability | Police report and insurance information |
| Were you injured? | Medical treatment may be available | Medical evidence helps document damages | Emergency, doctor, imaging and therapy records |
| Did you miss work? | Wage-loss benefits may be available | Lost earnings may be part of the claim | Pay records and medical disability documentation |
| How did the crash happen? | Documents the work-related event | Important to proving responsibility | Photos, witnesses, dashcam footage and vehicle damage |
If your truck was hit while you were doing your job, you may have questions that go beyond a normal vehicle accident. Your injuries may affect your ability to drive, work your normal route, lift cargo or perform other duties your job requires.
A work-related truck crash should be reviewed from both directions. Workers’ compensation may address the job injury, medical care and time lost from employment. In addition, if an outside driver caused the collision, the circumstances may support a separate personal injury claim.
You do not have to figure out which type of lawyer to call before asking for help. Cass & Peters Brooklyn handles both workers’ compensation and personal injury matters.
Our Brooklyn office is located at 32 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11201. We represent injured truck drivers, delivery workers and other employees throughout Prospect Park and surrounding Brooklyn neighborhoods.
Call (347) 391-5943 for a free consultation. Explain that your truck was hit while you were working, how the crash happened and what injuries you are experiencing. Five minutes could change your life.
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