Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

Exclusion to going & coming rule

Looking for case law to support compensability for an employee on his wag to a sales meeting at his office. He is an outside sales manager for the company who earns a salary & receives a car allowance for his personal vehicle use in his job. He is required to attend such meetings. He was injured in a rearend auto accident on his way to the meeting.


Asked on 3/07/05, 4:05 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Jarvis Jarvis & Associates

Re: Exclusion to going & coming rule

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Answered on 3/15/05, 7:26 pm
Ronald Mahurin Law Offices of Ronald Glenn Mahurin

Re: Exclusion to going & coming rule

The going and coming rule is a unique topic and very well discussed in most WC legal materials. Each case is specific. However, from the information you provided, it appears that the injury is compensable. I recommend that you visit a local law library and review the WC materials, for example Herlick or Hanna.

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Answered on 3/16/05, 11:31 am
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: Exclusion to going & coming rule

Why has his claim been denied, and what is your relationship to the injured worker? Call me directly at (619) 222-3504.

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Answered on 3/16/05, 1:01 pm


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