Litigation Risks

In addition to the legal risks under health and safety and road traffic law, employers who fail to do all that is 'reasonably practicable' to protect their staff who use the road for work, and to protect other road users who may come into contact with their staff, could also face civil litigation.

If an accident involving a member of staff who was using the road for work purposes resulted in damage or injury to a third party, they could sue the employer for contributory negligence. There is no shortage of legal firms who are prepared to take on these cases, often on a 'no win, no fee' basis.

Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)