If my friend is an independent contractor but uses the company van and broke her leg stepping out of it, does she have grounds to insist that her employer cover her medical bills?
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If my friend is an independent contractor but uses the company van and broke her leg stepping out of it, does she have grounds to insist that her employer cover her medical bills?
This happened 6 months ago.
Asked on March 20, 2015 under Personal Injury, New York
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
No, you she would not have grounds to insist that her employer cover her medical bills. Her employer is not her insurer--the employer is only liable (responsible to pay) if the employer is at fault in causing the injury. But from what you write, the employer did nothing to cause her to break her leg, and so would not be liable.
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