{"id":3100,"date":"2021-08-10T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-10T09:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=3100"},"modified":"2024-10-16T21:53:04","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T21:53:05","slug":"why-should-employees-injured-in-work-related-car-accidents-hire-a-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/why-should-employees-injured-in-work-related-car-accidents-hire-a-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Should Employees Injured in Work-Related Car Accidents Hire a Lawyer?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In last week\u2019s blog, we discussed some of the most frequently asked questions about work-related car accidents, including various facts about workers\u2019 compensation benefits, third-party claims, and hiring a car accident lawyer to represent injured people in such cases. In today\u2019s blog, continue reading to learn how a skilled and experienced personal injury lawyer can protect wrongfully injured car accident victims by recovering the full and fair compensation they deserve for their damages and losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are several reasons why an injured employee who is hurt and work-related car accident should hire personal injury lawyer. Here are some scenarios to demonstrate the importance of retaining proper legal representation after being injured in a car accident while performing work-related duties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employers or their insurance carriers may try to establish that an employee\u2019s car accident wasn\u2019t work-related and attempt to reject their workers\u2019 compensation claim. If this were to happen, an employee would need a skilled litigator to fight for their rights to compensation by proving their case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the case that an employee\u2019s workers\u2019 compensation claim is approved, the employer\u2019s insurance company may try to reduce the benefits of the claim or change the benefits in a way that negatively impacts the employee. For instance, the employer\u2019s insurance company can have the worker compensation doctor the insurance carrier chose issue an opinion that an employee has reached maximum medical improvement<\/a> and require them to return to work before they are actually capable; or the doctor chosen by the worker compensation carrier may issue a lower permanent partial impairment rating than should be issued.  It is very important to understand that in most work-related automobile collisions, it is the worker compensation carrier and not the patient who chooses who the treating doctor is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Numerous work-related car accidents involve third parties who may also be held accountable for any damages and losses suffered by an injured employee. Third-party claims are not handled by an employee\u2019s insurance company or employer. An employee would be responsible for hiring their own lawyer to pursue any third party claims and they absolutely should.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An experienced personal injury lawyer is an injured victim\u2019s best chance at obtaining the most successful outcome possible in a car accident claim. Indiana civil litigators are well-versed in tort law and may be able to find other types of settlements to pursue outside of workers\u2019 compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hiring a personal injury lawyer after being injured in a work-related car accident makes the entire legal process easier for victims. Lawyers will handle and navigate every element of your case so that you can focus solely on getting better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hire a Workers\u2019 Compensation\/Third-Party Liability Lawyer FAST<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is very common for injured workers to lose out on their possible benefits a because they do not hire an Indianapolis IN workers\u2019 compensation lawyer<\/a> fast enough. In order to have a successful recovery, employees who are injured in a work-related car accident must get their investigation started early; before evidence is lost that supports their claim. Not only can witnesses forget details and paperwork and get lost in the shuffle, but all states have a set period in which a wrongfully injured victim can pursue legal action against an at-fault party known as the statute of limitations<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to speak with an expert workers\u2019 compensation and third party liability lawyer who can begin investigating your claim right away?<\/strong> Contact the Law Office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C.<\/a> at 317-881-2700 and schedule a free consultation with a skilled Indiana workplace injury lawyer<\/a> as soon as possible.  We represent injured victims throughout the state of Indiana and Indiana residents injured in other states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Statute<\/a> <\/a>of Limitations for Common Personal Injury Claims<\/a>
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Standard Workers\u2019 Compensation Benefits You Can Expect<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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