I was working for a company when I had an accident while returning home. Could the company be responsible for my medical bills?

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Apni Law Staff asked 1 year ago

I was working for a company when I had an accident while returning home. Could the company be responsible for my medical bills?

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Apni Law Staff answered 1 year ago

Under Indian law, a company is generally not responsible for an employee’s medical bills from an accident occurring outside of work hours. However, if the accident was caused due to a company-provided vehicle or negligence on the part of the company, they might be held liable.

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