Top 3 Tips for Brooklyn Workers Involved in On the Job Car Accidents
- Posted on: Feb 28 2015
Dr. Mollins, Brooklyn Workers Compensation Medical Professional
When you are involved in an on-the-job car accident in Brooklyn, there is so much happening that the entire experience can often become a blur. If your job requires you to be driving and you were “on the clock” at the time the accident occurred, then it is likely are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Automobile accidents are just one example of work injuries that frequently occur in Brooklyn and the greater New York City area.
The most important thing is to prevent car accidents, as the resulting injuries have the potential to be severe, even fatal. It should come as no surprise that most automobile accidents are the result of human error, and the best way to reduce the risk of being involved in an accident is to practice safe driving behaviors.
In the event you are working and are involved in a car accident, Dr. Jeff J. Mollins can help you get your health back on track through careful diagnosis, treatment and documentation of any injuries. He has been practicing in Downtown Brooklyn for over 25 years, and specializes in work accidents (workers compensation), including automobile accidents (No Fault).
Here are some important things to remember if you are in a car accident while on the job:
1. Stay put until police arrive.
This means the vehicle should stay exactly where it came to a stop during the accident. The only time you would move a vehicle is if someone in the vehicle is in danger and it requires moving the vehicle to help them. If the vehicle(s) must be moved, use your phone to take pictures of their location before touching the cars.
2. Get license plate numbers of all vehicles involved.
This is essential, especially if you are a passenger in a vehicle whose insurance company will pay all of your medical bills and lost earnings. But, if this isn’t possible at the scene of the automobile accident, be sure to obtain the information later. Remember, safety comes first
3. Have the police document your version of what happened.
If the police don’t arrive on the scene, call them and have them come down. Give a responding officer your version of the accident. It’s suggested that you ask the officer to recount the other parties statement so that you can address any disagreement.
Have more questions about workers compensation when it comes to on the job automobile accidents? Call Dr. Mollins’ Brooklyn New York workers compensation-certified office at 1-718 802-0800.
Posted in: Auto Accident Doctor, Injury Documentation, Injury Treatment, Work Injuries
