Drivers of tractor-trailers are almost always working while they’re behind the wheel, either for themselves as owner-operators or for a trucking or other company. Most Missourians realize that these drivers are usually covered by worker’s compensation if they suffer an injury while on the road. But people who are involved in a truck crash while driving another vehicle may also be able to get workers’ compensation coverage if they are driving for their own jobs when the crash occurs.
Missouri workers’ compensation doesn’t usually cover commuting, or getting to and from work each day. However, if you make sales calls in a vehicle, deliveries, or run errands as part of your everyday job, you may be covered by workers’ compensation if you’re involved in a tractor-trailer crash while driving for your job.
Whether or not workers’ compensation applies to your crash, you also have the option in Missouri of holding the truck’s driver, the trucking company, the maintenance company, or the makers of any defective car or truck parts liable in court if their negligence caused the crash that injured you. These can be valuable sources of the compensation you need after a serious injury.
When a truck accident occurs, serious injuries can result. If you or someone you love has been injured in a truck crash, please don’t hesitate to call the experienced Missouri truck accident attorneys at Page Law. We have the experience and perseverance to help you find out what happened and hold any negligent parties responsible for the harm their actions have caused. For a free consultation, call us today at (314) 322-8515.
