Sued for injuries despite company insurance?

[moistener]

What is the name of your state? New York

While out on a job in a company van I was charged with reckless driving as I swerved onto oncoming traffic whereby a vehicle with 2 occupants t-boned the van. Nearly 1.5 years later I'm being sued for injuries and time off employment by the occupants. Since I was in the company van (which has insurance), can I still be sued for the accident and pay out of my pocket for the occupant's injuries?

Thanks for the help.

 

[Ozark_Sophist]

An injured party sues the negligent party (YOU). You then contact your insurance company. Were both you and your employer named on the lawsuit?

 

[moistener]

An injured party sues the negligent party (YOU). You then contact your insurance company. Were both you and your employer named on the lawsuit?

I very much appreciate your quick response. Yes, 2 names appear on the lawsuit. Can you tell me the process of which this lawsuit can take? I'm guessing my employer with contact his insurance company as I will, also. From there, a court date will be set?

Excuse for my lack of understanding...which would explain my career in the science field.

 

[Ozark_Sophist]

You should be covered under your employer's insurance policy. Verify this.

If the case is not settled outside court, a court date will then be set.

 

[moistener]

You should be covered under your employer's insurance policy. Verify this.

If the case is not settled outside court, a court date will then be set.

Ozark, can't thank you enough for your quick replies at a time like this for me. Much appreciated.

 

[Ozark_Sophist]

Keep checking back. Others will probably have more to add or clarify.

The injured party is entitled to medical damages, economic damages, and pain and suffering from the negligent party. Your employer has the deeper pockets, but all parties must be named in the suit.