Have You Been in a Tampa Bay Car Accident while On the Job? Contact a Lawyer for Advice

Every day, people who must drive in the Tampa Bay, Florida area as a part of their jobs face the possibility of an auto accident. Whether you are an electrical worker in St Petersburg or a delivery person in Clearwater, you may drive in your employer's vehicle for many hours per week through our area's traffic jams and high-speed freeways. This obviously increases your risk for a car accident.

Many workers who are injured when driving their employer's vehicles are not sure what to do about their injury-related medical bills. This uncertainty is understandable since the system for workers with injuries is difficult to navigate. There are at least two options available for immediate treatment and payment of your medical bills: worker's compensation and the worker's own personal injury protection (PIP) insurance. For longer term treatment and payment of medical bills, the options can include worker's compensation insurance, the at-fault driver's bodily injury insurance, and the worker's uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.

Worker's compensation typically provides fairly good coverage for employees in auto accidents, but this coverage is not without its downsides. First, employees who use worker's compensation benefits will be obligated to use certain doctors. In addition, if you were to receive a settlement from the at-fault driver for your car accident injuries, you would be required to pay worker's compensation back for the money spent on your medical care and lost wages. Worker's compensation can also pursue your PIP insurance for compensation.

Tampa car accident lawyer Dale Appell, P.A. may be able to provide you with some better options for your work related car accident, depending on the circumstances of your case. Please call our law office for a free assessment, whether your on-the-job accident was in Tampa, Florida or occurred elsewhere in west Central Florida such as Polk, Thonotosassa, Pinellas, St Petersburg, Apollo Beach, Citrus, New Port Richey, Safety Harbor, Clearwater, Pasco, or beyond.