What is a Third-Party Claim?
And Why Would I Want to File One?
Workers' compensation is an agreement between workers and their employers. Employers agree to pay injured workers' medical bills and a portion of their weekly wages. In exchange, injured workers' agree not to sue their employers.
You May Have Options
If someone other than your employer or a coworker caused your injury, you have another option. A lawyer can file a personal injury claim against the third party in civil court on your behalf.
This legal action allows you to recover financial compensation for your injury-related medical treatment, pain and suffering, all of your lost wages, lost future earning capacity and property damage.
Effective Representation for Injured Workers in Georgia
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At the Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C., we focus exclusively on representing injured people. Our personal injury and workers' compensation attorneys understand how to maximize the benefits or financial recovery our clients receive.
We will analyze your case to determine whether or not you are eligible to file a third-party claim. In some cases, the liability — legal responsibility — for the injury is complex. We are skilled in tracking down all possible sources of financial compensation.
Who is the Third Party?
A third-party claim may involve a driver who hit you while you were driving as part of your work duties. If you were injured by a dangerous product or a defective piece of equipment, you may be able to sue the product's manufacturer. If an employee of another subcontractor caused a construction accident that resulted in your injury, you may also be able to file a third-party claim.
To learn whether you have the option of pursuing a third-party personal injury claim, please contact us for a free consultation and case evaluation. The consultation is free of obligation and entirely confidential.
