Many people drive work vehicles throughout the day. Some use vehicles to transport passengers or goods, while others use work vehicles to attend meetings or run other errands. You must comply with all state laws, such as staying on-site and assisting injured people. You must still provide your name, contact information, and vehicle registration information.
However, being in an accident in a work vehicle adds an extra dimension to the accident because you need to notify your employer. Your employer may need to send someone to pick you up after the accident if the work vehicle isn't driveable. Additionally, your case could involve workers' compensation benefits if you were working during the accident. You must report workplace injuries within 30 days. Still, the sooner you report the accident, the sooner your claim can be processed.
Accidents involving work vehicles may have additional liability factors that affect any legal claim. Suppose you were driving a work vehicle, and the brakes failed. You ran a red light and hit a vehicle with the right of way. Initially, it may appear the accident was your fault.
However, an investigation could reveal factors you aren't aware of that mitigate your liability. Suppose your employer knew the vehicle needed new brakes and refused to replace them. Suppose your employer received a recall notice informing them that the vehicle had faulty brakes that needed to be replaced and didn't follow up on the recall notice. In these scenarios, the employer would assume or share liability because their negligence caused the accident.