Boris v. Liberty Mutual Insurance

CIRILLO, President Judge:

Is an employee who collects workmen’s compensation benefits following a work-related motor vehicle accident precluded from obtaining uninsured motorist benefits under his employer’s fleet policy?

Appellant Charles Boris (his wife, Deborah, is co-appellant) was driving a truck for his employer, Buckley and Company, when he was run off the road by an uninsured motorist. He suffered injuries to his knee and back. Despite extensive medical treatment, he continues to suffer from the pain of those injuries.

Buckley and Company carries both workmen’s compensation and uninsured…