![]() If transportation to and from work is provided to an employee out of the employer’s goodwill, and is not required as part of the employment, workers’ comp laws may not cover injuries an employee suffers in a car accident. This applies when: 1) the employer arranges for transportation, such as in a company van, 2) the employer provides the employee a vehicle to use to go to and from work 3) an employer reimburses the employee for gas and mileage. If the employer agrees to provide the employee transportation to and from work then an accident going to or from work will usually be covered under NC workers’ comp. The Contractual Duty Exception to NC Workers’ Comp Laws regarding Car Accidents However, there are exceptions to the coming and going rule in NC workers’ comp. The dangers presented by operating a motor vehicle while traveling to and from work are common to the general public and not a peculiar risk to a duty of employment. If you are involved in a Car Accident while going to or returning from work, those injuries are generally not covered by the NC Workers’ (workmens’) Comp Act. This article gives a brief summary of the general rules and exceptions regarding whether an auto accident is covered by workers’ comp in NC.Ĭar Accidents & the “Coming and Going” Rule Were you in an Automobile Accident while on the Job in NC?Īn automobile accident on the job may be covered by workers’ compensation in North Carolina. ![]()
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