Can a Car Accident Injury Be a Workers' Comp Case?

A car accident can potentially become a workers' compensation case, depending on specific circumstances. If the accident occurred while you were commuting to or from work, it may not qualify for workers' compensation. However, if the accident took place within the scope of your work duties, it is likely eligible for workers' compensation benefits.
In some instances, individuals may have both a personal injury case and a workers' compensation case concurrently. At the Law Office of Brian D. Tadros, P.A., we specialize in handling workers' compensation cases. Nevertheless, we possess extensive experience in collaborating with personal injury attorneys to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients. If you approach us for a workers' compensation case and require a personal injury attorney, we have a vast network of connections and can offer valuable resources.
When dealing with both types of cases simultaneously, there are crucial considerations to keep in mind. In a workers' compensation case, you typically do not have the freedom to choose your own doctor. In a personal injury case, you or your attorney can select your medical care provider.
It's essential to hire two highly skilled lawyers who can effectively coordinate and manage both cases. This ensures that the actions taken in one case, such as medical care decisions, do not negatively impact the other case or your overall outcome.
In the event of a settlement, it's important to understand that your workers' compensation case may be entitled to a portion of the settlement since another party is responsible for your injuries. Your attorney will handle negotiations in this regard.
If you have any questions or have been injured in a work-related car accident, don't hesitate to contact us. We have a wealth of resources and can assist you in navigating through this challenging situation.
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[@crystalsmith5217]

how much does workers comp. get from the settlement?

[@LawOfficeOfBrianDTadros]

I’m not sure I understand your question. If you mean what is the lien that work comp has from the car accident settlement, that’s negotiated by your PI attorney pursuant to a case called Manfredo. Basically, they calculate your percentage of net recovery from the full value of your PI case and then whatever your net recovery percentage is, that’s the amount of what work comp paid on that claim they are entitled to recover out of your PI settlement.