KANSAS WORK COMP. & YOUR BUSINESS TRIP

It is not uncommon for employers to ask you to travel to-and-fro, using your own car or theirs, for business purposes. There are a number of possible ways to be involved in an accident, while in your own vehicle, and qualify for Kansas Work Comp. & recover damages from the at-fault party's car insurance company. Some common examples of work related travel include:

• Travelling to training;
• Dropping off money at the bank;
• Visiting customers (at their business or home);
• Running errands for your boss;
• Taking/picking up mail; or
• Transporting merchandise, etc.

If you suffered injury, and damage to your car, you may have a claim under Kansas Work Comp. and with the auto insurance carrier. Your natural inclination may be to file a claim, with your (or the other party's) car insurance company, should you be in an accident. In some cases this is exactly what you will need to do. While in other cases your claim may be denied by the insurance company. Because you are not able to "double recover" your unique circumstances need to be reviewed by an attorney.

If you are working in Kansas, or for a Kansas employer, and are involved in an car accident we suggest that you make no statements yet. What you should do right away (besides seek medical attention) is notify your employer of your injury and call us NOW 913.602.7288.