Maintaining Company Vehicles

Whether you are delivering an order to a client or simply making a deposit, if you’re driving a company vehicle, there are certain responsibilities that the company must uphold to ensure your safety. Routine maintenance on a work vehicle is necessary in order to keep it up to code and safe to operate.

If you have been injured in an accident that occurred while you were driving a company vehicle, contact the Charleston workers’ compensation lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm to speak with a professional about your case. Call 843-720-2800 to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your legal options.

Company Responsibility

Driving a company vehicle poses all of the same risks as driving your own vehicle. Accidents and injury can and do occur quite frequently. In order to minimize the risk of accident, however, your company should perform routine maintenance to be certain that the vehicle is performing properly. Such check-ups include regular:

• Oil changes
• Brake checks
• Tire checks
• Inspection
• Electrical checks, such as headlights and taillights

If the company fails to correct a problem with the vehicle, it poses a health hazard to any worker who drives it. If an accident does occur because of a company vehicle malfunction, the injured party may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits.

Contact a Charleston Workers’ Compensation Attorney

For more information regarding workplace injuries, contact the Charleston workers’ compensation lawyers at the Steinberg Law Firm by calling 843-720-2800. Our team of professionals can help you receive the compensation you deserve.