Accidents on the journey from work: insurance and evidence

Archive · Originally published 2020-11-03
Editorially revised on 8 November 2026. This page records an earlier topic; follow the current guide below for present-day advice.

The issue

This archive article concerned statutory accident insurance, not life insurance. A commuting accident requires assessment of the insured activity and the purpose and circumstances of the journey.

How to read this today

A familiar route alone may not resolve disputed facts. Preserve the timing, work records and other evidence, and distinguish social-insurance proceedings from any employment claim. The personal details and over-generalised account in the earlier version have been removed.

Practical context

For a current matter, identify the relevant date, the applicable documents and the outcome sought before relying on an earlier summary.

Current guidance

Read the current topic guide · Return to the annual archive