For pumpers and other service technicians, it’s common to be in a company-owned vehicle a lot of the time — transporting tools, materials, and co-workers; shuttling between jobs; and engaging in other related professional activity, such as meetings with prospective customers. Given the frequent use of company vehicles, it’s not surprising that accidents involving such vehicles occur with unfortunate regularity.What happens, exactly, if you — a pumper or service technician — have suffered injuries in a company-owned vehicle? As the injured party, you are likely entitled to compensation in the form of workers’ compensation and/or third-party damages.Let’s go through some of the basics.Potential Liability of Multiple PartiesWhen you have
Dealing With an Accident in a Company-Owned Vehicle
Pumpers spend a lot of time using company-owned vehicles, and unfortunately, accidents do sometimes happen. If you suffer any injuries — or are at fault — here’s a breakdown of what happens next.
Oct 26, 2017
| by Karen Salter and Carmen Ferguson
