Third Party Claims

Workers' Compensation Lawyers: Third Party Claims

Workers' compensation is an arrangement in which employers agree to compensate injured workers for the cost of their medical care and disability. In exchange, injured workers give up the right to sue their employers directly for on-the-job injuries in civil court.

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Many injured workers do not realize, however, that they are still able to bring a personal injury lawsuit against someone other than their employer who caused or contributed to their on-the-job injury. These are called third party claims because they focus on the negligence of someone other than the injured worker and the employer.

In general, third party claims are more financially beneficial to injured workers. Unlike workers' compensation, there are no limits to the amount of compensation that can be awarded and the injured person can pursue damages for pain and suffering.

Here are some examples of third party claims:

• You were hit by car while driving as part of your job
• You fell down a flight of recently mopped stairs because the office cleaning company failed to post a warning sign
• You were injured by a dangerous or defective piece of machinery on the job

At the Boccardo Law Firm, our attorneys will carefully analyze your case to identify all possible sources of financial compensation. If you have a valid third party claim, we will aggressively pursue the full amount of compensation you deserve for your medical bills, pain and suffering, disability and disfigurement, and property damage. We are not afraid to take your case before a judge and jury or appeal a decision, if that is the best way to win justice for our clients.

If you have been injured on the job, please contact us today. We offer a free consultation to review your case and discuss your rights. Whether through workers' compensation or a third-party claim, we will work to maximize the benefits you receive.

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