Work-related injuries don’t always happen on-site. According to the National Safety Council, over 25,000 off-the-job deaths are caused by car accidents, including commutes. Many workers automatically assume they won’t qualify for benefits because the accident occurred off-site. And while most situations aren’t covered, there are a handful of exceptions New York’s workers’ comp law makes for certain work-related travel. What Is The “Coming and Going” Rule in New York? The state’s workers’ compensation system typically doesn’t cover you during ordinary commutes. This is due to New York’s “coming and going rule,” which excludes most of these types of accidents. The […]
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