• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer
jh logo

Kansas City Workers Compensation Lawyer | Missouri

Missouri Workers Compensation Attorney

  • Workers Comp Attorneys
    • Airplane Accident Lawyer
    • Amputation Lawyers
    • Asbestos Lawyer
    • Bone Fracture Lawyer
    • Brain Injury Lawyer
    • Cement Workers Lawyer
    • Construction Lawyer
    • Electrocution Injury Lawyer
    • Falling Debris Injury Lawyer
    • Retail Store Accident Lawyer
    • Slip and Fall Lawyer
    • Welding Injury Lawyer
    • Work Related Injury Lawyer
    • Work Related Stress Lawyers
  • Work Injuries
    • Back Injury at Work
    • Burn Injury
    • Hernia Injury at Work
    • Rib Injury
    • Rotator Cuff Injury at Work
    • Wear and Tear Injury
  • Missouri Work Comp
    • Permanent Partial and Total Disability
  • Case Results
  • Contact Us
You are here: Home / Work Comp Blog / Worker Comp for Car Accident Injury – Kansas City Work Accident Lawyer

Worker Comp for Car Accident Injury – Kansas City Work Accident Lawyer

January 14, 2016 by James Hoffmann

Contrary to a common misconception, workers’ compensation not only pays for injuries that occur at your place of employment, but it may also pay for injuries resulting from a work-related car accident.

worker compensation car accident

In fact, injuries from car accidents account for a large percentage of workers’ compensation claims. In some cases, these injuries may lead to serious health conditions, complications and even death. Workers from a range of occupations are increasingly getting exposed to the risk of automobile accidents. For instance, clerks are highly susceptible to road accidents, says a study conducted by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) in 2006.

An updated version of the study was released by the council in the last month of 2012. The latest study took recent data into account and made an attempt to find out whether injuries from road accidents are a leading cause of workers’ compensation claims involving multiple workers. According to the latest study, the number of road accidents declined sharply during the period of recession. The study also found that a road accident often results in workers’ compensation claims from more than one worker, and in most cases, the claims are made for serious or fatal injuries.

Driver Inattention Causes a Large Number of Road Accidents

The 2012 study by NCCI also concluded that a large number of road accidents and near-accidents are caused by a driver’s inattention or distraction. Some drivers participate in activities like talking over phone, texting, eating, talking to fellow passengers, or even applying makeup while driving. This type of distraction may lead to serious accidents. Road accidents resulting from driver distraction can be reduced to a large extent by encouraging the workers to follow safe driving rules and practices. Both the new study and the previous study by NCCI found the frequency and number of road accidents plummet. Moreover, the 2012 study further confirmed the cyclical characteristics of road accidents discovered by the 2006 study. The new study found that the number of road accidents involving workers declined sharply during the recession of 2007-08. In fact, the steepest fall was noticed in the number of road accidents involving large vehicles or SUVs.

Interestingly, there are more similarities between the two studies in terms of the types of workers’ compensation claims made by the workers for road accidents. For instance, in many cases, claims were made by someone other than the insured. In fact, road accidents account for over 50 percent of the claims with subrogation, according to the studies. This is because many road accidents cause serious injuries to accident victims, including severe head injuries and neck injuries. These injuries often result in temporary or permanent disability and require long-term treatment.

Vehicle Type May Have an Impact on the Severity of Road Accidents

According to the 2012 study, passenger cars are more likely than the other types of vehicles to cause minor injuries from road accidents. It was also found that large vehicles like trucks or SUVs cause road accidents almost as frequently as passenger cars.

Kansas City Worker Compensation Lawyer

If you suffer a work-related injury from a road accident, it would be in your best interests to speak with an experienced Kansas City, MO worker compensation lawyer. Our law office has a proven track record of successfully protecting the rights of injured workers throughout the state of Missouri. Call (816) 399-3706 today to request a free consultation!

Filed Under: Work Comp Blog Tagged With: car accident lawyer, Kansas City workers compensation

Updated: August 23, 2019

Footer

FREE CONSULTATION FORM

    avoid-to-handle-work-comp-claim-on-your-own

    6 Reasons Not to to Handle Work Comp Claim on Your Own

    March 1, 2023 By James Hoffmann

    From avoiding costly mistakes to maximizing your compensation, here's why it's in your best interest to avoid handling your work comp claim on your … [Read More...] about 6 Reasons Not to to Handle Work Comp Claim on Your Own

    Formaldehyde-exposure-workers-compensation

    The Dangers of Working with Formaldehyde

    February 28, 2023 By James Hoffmann

    From causing irritating side effects to potentially increasing the risk of cancer, formaldehyde exposure in the workplace can pose significant health … [Read More...] about The Dangers of Working with Formaldehyde

    Law Office of James M. Hoffmann
    Kansas City
    (816) 399-3706

    Missouri Work Comp FAQ

    • What Happens If My Workers’ Compensation Case Goes to Trial?
    • Will Workers Compensation Insurance Pay For My MRI?
    • Can I Get Workers Comp for Stress and Anxiety?
    • Can I Get Workers Compensation for Wear and Tear Injuries?
    • Does Workers Compensation Cover Independent Contractors in Missouri?
    • Workers Compensation Benefits for Scarring and Disfigurement
    • Can I Quit My Job While I’m Receiving Workers Compensation?

    Copyright © 2023 · Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

    • Disclaimer
    • Privacy Policy