Winchester On-The-Job Vehicle Accident Lawyers

Knowledgeable Work Vehicle Accident Attorneys Supporting Victims in Winchester, Virginia

If you drive as part of your job, a vehicle accident resulting in injury can be a massive setback. Whether you work as a rideshare driver or a commercial trucker, you may be able to get workers' compensation for an injury suffered on the job. A Winchester workers' comp attorney can help you file a claim and advocate for your rights as an employed driver.

At Parthemos, Curran, Buelow and Polizzi, PLLC, our attorneys can represent you in a workers' compensation claim for an accident suffered on the job. When you work with us, we will do everything in our power to help you get paid for your damages.

What Can Worker's Compensation Cover?

A workers' compensation claim can address your individual needs after a vehicle accident. First and foremost, workers' compensation can cover authorized medical care such as surgeries, hospital visits, medication, or prosthetics, referred to as medical benefits. These benefits can also include reimbursement for travel to and from an authorized healthcare provider.

While medical benefits can alleviate some of the financial burden, medical benefits alone are rarely enough. If you are unable to return to work after your injury, you can collect disability benefits depending on the extent of your damages.

If you are able to go back to work with some restrictions, you could receive temporary partial disability payments to cover any reduction to your wages. On the other hand, if you are completely unable to work while you recover from the vehicle accident, you could be entitled to temporary total disability payments equal to two-thirds of your regular income.

In cases of catastrophic injuries like the loss of multiple limbs or a spinal cord injury, you can collect permanent total disability benefits to supplant your regular wages for the rest of your life. If you are still able to earn an income, permanent partial disability benefits can offset the loss of your prior income.

Will My Workers' Comp Claim Be Denied?

In Virginia, workers' comp claims are no-fault. This means that you do not have to prove somebody else was responsible for your injuries to get compensation for a workplace injury. However, the insurance company could deny your claim if they have reason to believe you were drunk or high at the time of the accident. At Parthemos, Curran, Buelow and Polizzi, PLLC, we will aggressively dispute any allegations of impaired driving.

Your employer's insurance company could also claim that your injury was not work-related to get out of paying for your damages. Our attorneys can appeal denied claims, gathering evidence to support your claim so that you can rest easy.

Filing a Third-Party Claim

After a workplace vehicle accident, you may be able to get compensation from other sources besides workers' comp. At Parthemos, Curran, Buelow and Polizzi, PLLC, our attorneys will investigate the crash to see if another driver can be held liable for your damages in a third-party claim.

Unlike workers' comp, filing a third-party claim requires clear evidence of fault. A written police report can identify the driver at fault, as well as traffic cameras and eyewitness testimony. We can then file your claim through the other driver's insurance company to get compensation for your damages, including your pain and suffering.

Meet With a Winchester, VA On-The-Job Vehicle Accident Attorney

If you have been injured while driving for your job, Parthemos, Curran, Buelow and Polizzi, PLLC can help you get paid for your damages through a workers' compensation claim. Our workplace vehicle accident lawyers can walk you through the process of filing a claim and advocate for you in subsequent appeals.

Do not neglect your right to fair compensation. To schedule a free consultation, call our offices at 540-662-4222 or contact us online to get started.