Do you work as a pizza delivery person, meal courier, or mail carrier? Then you often travel for your job, which increases the chance of a traffic accident. If you are involved in a traffic accident during work, you can often hold your employer or another party liable for the damage. At Arslan Lawyers, we help to recover your personal injury.
What to do after a traffic accident at work?
If you are involved in a traffic accident at work, it is important to take the following steps:
- Note the situation: Gather evidence such as photos of the accident scene and contact details of witnesses.
- Report the accident to your employer: This is important in order to protect your rights.
- Hold your employer liable: You can do this yourself or leave it to us. We ensure that this is done carefully.
- Engage legal help: Our experienced personal injury lawyers guide you through the process and ensure that you get what you are entitled to.
Single-sided traffic accident: is the employer liable?
Even in the case of a single-sided traffic accident – such as when you hit a post or fly through a curve – your employer may be liable. Employers, according to the law, have a duty of care. This means they are responsible for a safe work environment, including traffic during commuting. Moreover, an employer must have adequate insurance to cover your damage. Do not feel obstructed to hold your employer liable; this is your right.
Hit by another vehicle during work
Were you hit by another road user, such as a motorist, during your work? Then you can hold two parties liable:
- The other driver: Based on Article 185 of the1994 Road Traffic Act, the motorist is often (partially) liable.
- Your employer: The part of the damage not covered by the liability of the other party, can be reclaimed from your employer.
Even in case of shared liability or a partial fault on your part, it remains possible to claim a large portion of the damage.
Working as a freelancer: How does liability work?
Increasingly, delivery workers operate as freelancers via platforms such as Deliveroo, Uber Eats, Flink or PostNL. Even in this situation, you often have insurance via the client or delivery service. These companies are obliged to take out an adequate insurance for their deliverers, whether you are a freelancer or have a zero-hour contract.
Why choose for Arslan Lawyers?
At Arslan Lawyers we are ready to recover your damages. Our approach:
- Free legal aid: We work free of charge for you, as our costs are recovered from the liable party.
- Maximum compensation: We ensure that all your damages – from medical expenses to loss of income – are fully compensated.
- Maintenance of employment relationship: We follow a careful approach to keep the relationship with your employer good.
Contact us for legal assistance
Have you, as a pizza delivery person, meal courier, or mail carrier, been involved in a road accident? Call in Arslan Lawyers today. Fill in our contact form or call us. We ensure that your damages are quickly and fully recovered.
