March 30, 2011
MORE INFORMATION: While I was on my way to see a customer, my car was struck in the rear by an SUV. I was stopped at red light. The car was completely totaled. The police and ambulance arrived soon after the crash and I was taken to the hospital. I had multiple injuries, including a herniated disc in my back. I was in the hospital for a few days before being discharged. I was diligent about seeing my doctors and doing physical therapy. I have not felt the same since the accident, however, and my doctors told me that while I can return to work, I will have to “take it easy” and not lift anything heavier than 15 pounds and this condition is likely to be permanent and may worsen as I get older. What are my legal rights? ATTORNEY ANSWER: This problem presents two claims. One is for an injury on the job because the employee was on his way to see a customer. This is referred to as the “coming and going rule” in workers’ compensation and permits the injured employee to get paid for his medical bills and a percentage of his lost wages while disabled. […]
