Hurt in a Truck or Car Accident While Working? Here's What You Need to Know About Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim
✅ Can You File a Workers’ Comp Claim if the Accident Was Your Fault?
If you were injured in a work-related vehicle (car or truck) accident in California, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits — even if the crash was your fault.
Yes. California Labor Code §3600(a) makes it clear:
“Workers’ compensation coverage applies regardless of fault.”
That means if you were:
Distracted by your phone
Taking a sip of water
Momentarily looking away from the road
Rushing to your next job site
...and the accident occurred while you were working, you’re likely eligible for full workers' comp benefits. These include:
Medical treatment (paid by your employer’s insurance)
Temporary disability benefits (lost wages while recovering)
Mileage reimbursement
Permanent disability,
🚚 Who Does This Apply To?
This protection covers any worker driving in the course and scope of employment, including:
Amazon and UPS drivers
Delivery and courier drivers
Semi Truck drivers (local or long haul)
Construction workers driving to job sites
HVAC, plumbing, and electrical techs
In-home caregivers traveling between clients
Field sales or pharmaceutical reps
Whether you’re in Los Angeles, Van Nuys, the Inland Empire, Riverside, or Orange County, if you were driving for work and got hurt — we can help you file a claim.
🚗 The “Going and Coming” Rule — and the Big Exceptions
California’s Going and Coming Rule says that injuries during your normal commute aren’t covered — but there are major exceptions that may still make your case eligible:
Common Exceptions:
Traveling to a non-fixed job site (e.g., construction or caregiving at a client’s home)
Driving a company vehicle
Reimbursed for mileage, gas, or travel time
Running a special errand for your employer
Shuttling tools, materials, or co-workers
After hours required business social events
👉 If any of these apply, and you were hurt in a crash, there’s a strong chance you’re covered under workers' comp — even off the clock.
⚖️ Why You Shouldn’t Rely on a Civil Case Alone
In most work-related car accidents, you can’t sue your employer or coworkers — and if you were at fault, a civil personal injury case isn’t likely. That’s why workers’ compensation is the best route for medical care, wage replacement, and permanent injury compensation.
📍 Looking for a Truck or Work Accident Attorney Near You?
At Lee Partners Law, we help injured workers across Los Angeles, Van Nuys, the Inland Empire, Riverside, and Orange County navigate complex driving-related workers’ comp claims.
We’ve seen these cases denied unfairly — just because the worker assumed fault meant they weren’t covered. That’s not true.
🛡️ Don’t Wait — Let Us Protect Your Claim
If you’re searching for a truck accident attorney near me who understands both work injury law and vehicle accident nuances, you're in the right place.
📞 Call now or schedule a free consultation online.
You focus on healing. We’ll fight to get you paid.