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What happens if you get into a car accident at work?

Two different types of cases routinely arise from work-related car accidents. They are workers’ compensation and a “case” automobile accident claim. Almost every work-related accident can qualify for workers’ compensation, however not all will also qualify for the “regular” ...

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