Do you work as a pizza courier, meal delivery driver, or postal delivery worker? Then you are often on the road for your work, which increases the chance of a traffic accident. If you are involved in a traffic accident during working hours, you can in many cases hold your employer or another party liable for the damage. At Arslan Advocaten, we help you recover your personal injury damages.
What to do after a traffic accident during working hours?
If you are involved in a traffic accident during your work, it is important to take the following steps:
- Document the situation: Collect evidence such as photos of the accident scene and contact details of witnesses.
- Report the accident to your employer: This is important to safeguard your rights.
- Hold your employer liable: You can do this yourself or leave it to us. We ensure this is done carefully.
- Engage legal help: Our experienced personal injury lawyers guide you through the process and ensure you receive what you are entitled to.
Single-vehicle traffic accident: is the employer liable?
Even in a single-vehicle traffic accident – such as when you hit a bollard or go off the road – your employer may be liable. Employers have a legal duty of care. This means they are responsible for a safe working environment, including traffic during work-related travel. Additionally, an employer must have adequate insurance to cover your damages. So do not feel reluctant to hold your employer liable; this is your right.
Hit by another vehicle during working hours
Were you hit by another road user during your work, such as a motorist? Then you can hold two parties liable:
- The other driver: Under Article 185 of the Road Traffic Act 1994, the motorist is often (partially) liable.
- Your employer: The portion of the damage not covered by the other party's liability can be recovered from your employer.
Even with shared liability or partial fault on your part, it remains possible to claim a large portion of the damages.
Working as a freelancer: what about liability?
More and more delivery workers work as freelancers through platforms like Deliveroo, Uber Eats, Flink, or PostNL. Even in this situation, you are often insured through the client or delivery service. These companies are obligated to take out adequate insurance for their delivery workers, regardless of whether you are a freelancer or have a zero-hours contract.
Why choose Arslan Advocaten?
At Arslan Advocaten, we are ready to recover your compensation. Our approach:
- Free legal help: We work free of charge for you, because our costs are recovered from the liable party.
- Maximum compensation: We ensure that all your damages – from medical costs to loss of income – are fully compensated.
- Preserving the employment relationship: We use a careful approach to maintain a good relationship with your employer.
Contact us for legal help
Have you as a pizza courier, meal delivery driver, or postal delivery worker been involved in a traffic accident? Contact Arslan Advocaten today. Fill in our contact form or call us. We ensure your damages are recovered quickly and fully.