In most cases, workers cannot sue their employers over workplace accidents and injuries. They have to rely solely on their workers’ compensation benefits to provide for their recovery. However, when someone other than an employer is wholly or partially responsible for a worker’s losses, that opens the door to a third-party personal injury claim.
At Hedberg & Boulton, P.C., our attorneys fight for injured workers – not corporations. When you turn to us for help, you will never be treated like a case number. Our lawyers believe in giving every client their personal attention, from the start of their case to the finish. We want to see you get every dollar you are due.
A third-party workplace injury claim is a personal injury lawsuit an injured worker files against someone other than their employer who is to blame for their injuries. A worker can pursue a third-party claim at the same time as a worker’s comp claim.
Here are some common situations that give rise to third-party claims:
Third-party claims can be pursued against vendors, architects, cleaning companies, distributors, maintenance companies, property management companies and more. It can be very hard to understand when you have a valid third-party claim after a workplace injury. Let a skilled attorney examine the facts of your case and help you understand your options.