If I was in a car accident for which I was atfault in my own car but on company time and doing company work, what is the company liable for?
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If I was in a car accident for which I was atfault in my own car but on company time and doing company work, what is the company liable for?
Asked on October 13, 2012 under Accident Law, South Dakota
Answers:
Robert Slim / Robert C. Slim - Attorney at Law
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Since you were operating the vehicle within the course and scope of your employment duties, then your employer would be liable for any damages caused by your negligence. Just because you were in your car rather than a company car does not absolve your employer from potential liability.
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