Potential Workers’ Comp.-Related Issue: Police Officer Crashes After Swerving to Avoid Truck in DeKalb County

A police officer struck a utility pole and a fire hydrant with his vehicle Thursday morning, February 5, after swerving to avoid a truck in DeKalb County, according to Marc Teichner of the My Fox Atlanta website. Teichner reports that the crash shut down parts of Panola Road in the county due to the fire hydrant’s gushing water, which made driving conditions more dangerous by creating ice on the roadway. According to the site, the officer had to change course in his vehicle because a tow truck was in his path. Transportation crews responded by pouring salt on Panola Road to lessen the hazardous conditions.

Although the site did not report whether the officer was injured, if he or she sustained injuries in the crash while on-duty in the police cruiser, a workers’ compensation claim could be made. Our law firm handles workers’ comp. cases throughout the metro Atlanta area, including Decatur, Sandy Springs, Marietta, Douglasville, and Carrollton, and we have assisted clients wishing to file claims as well as those who needed a lawyer after their own workers’ compensation claims were denied. If you have suffered a work-related injury, feel free to call Murphy & Associates for a free consultation. 770-577-3020.