Question about CMI

[swinson]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Alabama
I was in a car accident at my workplace, I was driving a customers car into a oil bay for a oil chage. While backing out of a parking space in a very large truck which I could not see behind me completly, because of blind spots, I hit another customer's car. This car had damage to it, on the passenger side door. Managers were notified and the police also wrote up a report. I was given a drug test because it was consider an accident, which was no problem. I also had to write a statement for the incident. Alot of paper work was filled out, pictures were taken and the incident was turned over to CMI by Walmart. Does anyone know what happens next. Am I protected in anyway by my employer?

 

[ecmst12]

Protected from what exactly? Your employer could definitely fire you for this. But their insurance should cover the damage to the cars.

 

[swinson]

CMI Walmart

I know that I could be fired for this, although I was told that I would not be. This of course still remains to be seen. I wanted to know if I was protectec under Walmart employee accident insurance.

 

[ecmst12]

Yes, you should be protected from a lawsuit if you were acting in the capacity of your employment.

 

[swinson]

CMI Walmart

Thank you. Do you know anything else about this process?

 

[ecmst12]

Most likely you won't be involved in it from here on UNLESS a lawsuit is filed, which is unlikely since your employer should take care of the damages.

 

[swinson]

CMI Walmart

Thank you.

 

[Free_Advice]

Of course it is not uncommon to sue the person in their personal capacity for such suits.

Your employer may provide you with consul but they are not obligated to.

 

[ecmst12]

Most likely they ARE obligated to.