Workers’ compensation generally provides benefits from an employer, but another person or company may also be legally responsible for a work injury. A careless driver, subcontractor, property owner, equipment manufacturer, or vendor may be a third party.
A workers’ compensation claim may not be the only claim
A third-party injury claim can seek damages that workers’ compensation does not fully provide, including pain and suffering and the full impact of a serious injury. These claims require a prompt investigation because evidence can disappear and different legal deadlines may apply.
Third-party claims often arise from
- Work-related vehicle crashes
- Unsafe construction sites and negligent subcontractors
- Defective machinery, tools, or protective equipment
- Dangerous premises controlled by another company
- Negligent drivers, vendors, or delivery companies
We look at the whole picture
The Inkell Firm evaluates workers’ compensation and third-party recovery together, so no opportunity is overlooked. Contact us for a confidential review at (302) 297-7775.