Chicago, Illinois Work-Related Auto Accident Attorneys

Representing the Victims of Work-Related Accidents throughout Illinois

If you have been in a work-related auto accident, you are likely worried and confused. You may be dealing with injuries that keep you from working and you may be unsure of your legal rights and obligations. At Ankin Law, our skilled Chicago work accident attorneys focus on helping clients injured in auto accidents, including work-related auto accidents, recover the compensation that they need and deserve.

Employees who work injured in an auto accident while driving for work are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits from his or her employer, regardless of who was at fault. If another party besides you or your employer is at fault for the accident, you may also be able to file a third party action against the negligent driver.

Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system of benefits paid by employers to workers who experience job-related injuries.  In Illinois, employers are required to obtain workers’ compensation insurance.  If an employee is injured while at work, the injured employee is entitled to compensation for lost wages, medical expenses and, in some cases, other benefits.

Unique Legal Challenges involved with Work-Related Motor Vehicle Accidents

Work-related motor vehicle accidents often involved commercial vehicles, like large trucks, delivery vans, taxis, and buses. Often times, work-related accidents involving these types of vehicles are more complex than other accidents because of the unique legal issues and the multiple parties involved.

For instance, there is often an additional layer of liability to consider. In other words, both the driver and the employer could be liable for the accident, depending on the circumstances surrounding the accident. Because there is more than one potentially liable party, there are also multiple insurance companies involved, each seeking to protect their own interests and pay as little as possible on a claim.

At Ankin Law, our Chicago motor vehicle accident attorneys focus on the wide array of legal issues involved with commercial vehicle accidents, including issues pertaining to insurance coverage and liability. We appreciate the importance of effective communication with insurance companies and our extensive experience affords us the knowledge necessary to successfully advocate on your behalf with the insurance companies involved.

If you are the driver of a commercial vehicle that has been involved in an accident, you may also be entitled to pursue a worker’s compensation claim as well as a personal injury claim against the negligent party. As a full-service Chicago accident law firm, we can handle the full array of legal issues that may arise as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

What to Do If You Are In a Work-Related Motor Vehicle Accident

  1. Report the accident to the police and seek medical attention.
  2. Promptly report the auto accident to your employer.
  3. File a claim with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission within the established time limits.  You must complete the workers’ compensation claim form, and include any accident reports completed by the employer.
  4. Consult with a knowledgeable Illinois work accident attorney. At Ankin Law, our Chicago work-related accident attorneys focus on helping the victims of auto accidents, as well as injured employees. Accordingly, if you have been injured in a work-related auto accident, we can help you with the full range of legal issues that may result. We can assist you with the completion of workers’ compensation claim forms in order to help facilitate the claim process, deal with the insurance companies involved, and pursue any available personal injury claims against the negligent motorist(s).

Contact the Chicago Commercial Vehicle Accident Attorneys

Ankin Law is dedicated to protecting the rights of victims of all types of motor vehicle accidents, including commercial vehicle accidents. Contact one of our skilled Illinois commercial vehicle accident attorneys to schedule a free consultation to learn more about how we can help you following your commercial vehicle accident.