Can I Sue If I Was Hit While Driving for Work?

This is one of the most common questions we hear: "I was hit by another driver while working. Can I sue them?"

The answer is yes - and you may actually have TWO separate claims.

Claim #1: Workers' Compensation

If you were injured while working - whether driving a company vehicle, making deliveries, traveling between job sites, or even commuting between work locations - you're entitled to workers' comp benefits:

• All medical bills paid
• Partial wage replacement (about 2/3 of your average weekly wage)
• No need to prove anyone was at fault

Claim #2: Personal Injury Lawsuit

If another driver caused your accident - ran a red light, rear-ended you, was drunk, distracted, or negligent - you can ALSO sue them for:

• Full lost wages (not just partial)
• Pain and suffering
• Future medical expenses
• Loss of quality of life

Two Claims = Maximum Recovery

Here's the key: these claims don't cancel each other out. You can receive workers' comp benefits AND recover from the at-fault driver. However, there are coordination rules that require experienced legal help to navigate.

At Keystone Crash Lawyers, we handle the workers' comp claim directly at Cardamone Law. Our respected Personal Injury colleagues handle the lawsuit against the at-fault driver. You get the maximum from both.