Driving a truck exposes the driver to the possibility of many different accidents and different injuries. Some of the accidents can be caused when driving. Other accidents may happen when the truck driver is loading or unloading the inventory and cargo. The reason for the accident isn’t a factor in North Carolina or Virginia workers’ compensation matters. If the truck driver was an employee, the accident happened while he/she was working for the employer and the resulting injuries prevent the driver from working – then the driver of the truck should be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.
What are the different types of driver distraction?
Many workers in North Carolina and Virginia use their vehicles to earn a living. Drivers use cars for sales, to meet clients away from the office, to run work errands, and for other reasons. Drivers use trucks to transport products across the country, to deliver food and products throughout North Carolina and Virginia, for construction, …
