Q: I slipped on ice starting my work issued vehicle for a meeting scheduled before normal start of business and injured my
Arm. Is this covered by workers comp insurance my employer says no since I was at home. I think yes because I was only starting the van before I was scheduled to clock in because of the managers meeting. My van is co.pany issued and I travel most of my day as a project manager. The managers meeting is a special request that all project managers meet at the office 30 mins prior to start of day to update office managers on the prior days project accomplishments.
A: My answer is maybe. The coming and going rule would normally preclude a claim, but there are exceptions for traveling employees, or travel for special assignments. It could also make a difference if the van is provided by the employer. It would be worth a meeting with a workers' compensation attorney to determine whether or not your facts fit into one of the exceptions.
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