What to do if I was in an accident while on the job but do not have medical insurance?
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What to do if I was in an accident while on the job but do not have medical insurance?
I was at fault for crossing the yellow lines. I racked up maybe $7,000-$8,000 in hopsital bills. Since I was on the job delivering pizzas, can I get them to reimburse me for what I’ve paid and cover whats left? Not only was I forced to quit because my car was totaled but since I “quit” the job I got cut of from the unemployment tht I was receiving since last year. My one issue is do to back taxes my car was not registered at the time.
Asked on September 19, 2012 under Personal Injury, Connecticut
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Your job is not your insurer; your employer is only responsible for your injuries if it was at fault in some way. From what you write, however, your employer was not at fault--you admit that you are at fault for how you drove, and you were apparently driving your own car. Therefore, since the employer was not at fault for your injuries or accident, they are not obligated to pay you anything.
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