Work-related accidents take all sorts of forms, some of which have been covered on this blog. From construction site accidents to repetitive strain, workers are hurt in many ways in Rome and other cities across Georgia. Our law firm also realizes the traffic-related dangers that workers in various fields face on a daily basis. For example, a taxi driver, large truck driver, delivery truck driver, or someone running errands for their employer could all become involved in a traffic collision while performing their job duties.
The consequences of a workplace traffic accident will vary from one case to another. Sometimes, workers lose their lives after being struck by a vehicle. However, you may have been hurt in a crash and you could be going through different struggles. From physical pain to lost wages which stem from taking time to recover, daily life can be quite hard. In some cases, workers are never able to return to their previous job after an accident.
Because of the serious consequences associated with workplace traffic crashes, it is important for you to do everything you can to move forward if you have found yourself in this position. Fortunately, workers’ compensation benefits have helped many workers who were injured on the job. From training for a new position to help with medical bills and lost wages, workers’ comp could be a lifeline for you. On the workers’ compensation page of our site, you can go over more material on the topic of workplace traffic crashes.