[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"Workers' compensation benefits are typically only available to employees injured at work or while performing work-related duties. Alabama's \"coming and going\" rule does not consider traveling to and from work a \"work-related duty.\" When an accident occurs and someone is injured on their way to or from work, workers' compensation benefits are unavailable to cover their medical expenses and lost wages.  For example, an employee cannot apply for workers' compensation benefits if they are hurt in a car accident while commuting from their home to their job. If they try to apply for workers\u2019 comp, the insurance company typically denies the claim and does not pay benefits to the injured party.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-is-the-coming-and-going-rule-in-alabama-workers-comp\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"There are exceptions to the \u201ccoming and going\u201d rule. For example, an employer may pay for an employee\u2019s daily travel expenses. If that employee is injured in an accident while commuting, they may file a workers\u2019 compensation claim seeking benefits. Or if an employee becomes injured while walking on company property to or from their job, they may file a claim.  However, arguing against the \u201ccoming and going\u201d rule can be challenging as each case is fact-specific. The unique factors in a person\u2019s claim can significantly impact whether they qualify for workers\u2019 compensation benefits or if their claim will be denied. Sometimes, exceptions to the \u201ccoming and going\u201d rule are narrowly applied.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-is-the-coming-and-going-rule-in-alabama-workers-comp\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","name":"What is the \u201cComing and Going\u201d rule in Alabama workers\u2019 compensation","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"When Does the \"Coming and Going\" Rule Apply?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-is-the-coming-and-going-rule-in-alabama-workers-comp\/#Answer"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-is-the-coming-and-going-rule-in-alabama-workers-comp\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Are There Exceptions to the \u201cComing and Going\u201d Rule?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-is-the-coming-and-going-rule-in-alabama-workers-comp\/#Answer1"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-is-the-coming-and-going-rule-in-alabama-workers-comp\/#Question1"}],"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-is-the-coming-and-going-rule-in-alabama-workers-comp\/#FAQPage"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What is the \u201cComing and Going\u201d Rule in Alabama Workers\u2019 Compensation","item":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-is-the-coming-and-going-rule-in-alabama-workers-comp\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]