✅ Can You File a Workers’ Comp Claim if the Accident Was Your Fault?
If you were injured in a work-related vehicle (car or truck) accident in California, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits — even if the crash was your fault.
Yes. California Labor Code §3600(a) makes it clear:
“Workers’ compensation coverage applies regardless of fault.”
That means if you were:
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Distracted by your phone
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Taking a sip of water
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Momentarily looking away from the road
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Rushing to your next job site
…and the accident occurred while you were working, you’re likely eligible for full workers’ comp benefits. These include:
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Medical treatment (paid by your employer’s insurance)
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Temporary disability benefits (lost wages while recovering)
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Mileage reimbursement
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Permanent disability,
🚚 Who Does This Apply To?
This protection covers any worker driving in the course and scope of employment, including:
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Amazon and UPS drivers
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Delivery and courier drivers
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Semi Truck drivers (local or long haul)
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Construction workers driving to job sites
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HVAC, plumbing, and electrical techs
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In-home caregivers traveling between clients
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Field sales or pharmaceutical reps
Whether you’re in Los Angeles, Van Nuys, the Inland Empire, Riverside, or Orange County, if you were driving for work and got hurt — we can help you file a claim.
🚗 The “Going and Coming” Rule — and the Big Exceptions
California’s Going and Coming Rule says that injuries during your normal commute aren’t covered — but there are major exceptions that may still make your case eligible:
Common Exceptions:
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Traveling to a non-fixed job site (e.g., construction or caregiving at a client’s home)
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Driving a company vehicle
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Reimbursed for mileage, gas, or travel time
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Running a special errand for your employer
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Shuttling tools, materials, or co-workers
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After hours required business social events
👉 If any of these apply, and you were hurt in a crash, there’s a strong chance you’re covered under workers’ comp — even off the clock.
⚖️ Why You Shouldn’t Rely on a Civil Case Alone
In most work-related car accidents, you can’t sue your employer or coworkers — and if you were at fault, a civil personal injury case isn’t likely. That’s why workers’ compensation is the best route for medical care, wage replacement, and permanent injury compensation.
📍 Looking for a Truck or Work Accident Attorney Near You?
At Lee Partners Law, we help injured workers across Los Angeles, Van Nuys, the Inland Empire, Riverside, and Orange County navigate complex driving-related workers’ comp claims.
We’ve seen these cases denied unfairly — just because the worker assumed fault meant they weren’t covered. That’s not true.
🛡️ Don’t Wait — Let Us Protect Your Claim
If you’re searching for a truck accident attorney near me who understands both work injury law and vehicle accident nuances, you’re in the right place.
📞 Call now or schedule a free consultation online.
You focus on healing. We’ll fight to get you paid.
