Workplace injuries can change your life in an instant, leaving you facing medical bills, lost wages, and uncertainty about your future. While most people know they can file for workers’ compensation, fewer realize they may also have the right to pursue a third-party claim. If a party other than your employer was involved in causing your injury, you may be entitled to additional compensation that goes beyond what workers’ comp provides.
At the Law Office of Stephen J. Dennis, we help injured workers identify every possible legal avenue, including third-party personal injury claims, to ensure they receive the maximum financial recovery. These cases often involve outside contractors, equipment manufacturers, property owners, or other non-employer parties whose negligence contributed to the accident.
A third-party claim can make a major difference. While workers’ compensation covers essential costs like medical expenses and partial income replacement, it does not address pain and suffering or the full financial impact of a serious injury. A successful third-party case can fill those gaps, providing more complete financial recovery for injured workers.
Common scenarios include construction accidents caused by defective machinery, slip and fall injuries due to unsafe property conditions, vehicle accidents involving non-employer drivers, and harm caused by unsafe products or toxic exposure. In each of these situations, proving negligence by a third party can open the door to additional compensation.
Filing a third-party injury claim alongside workers’ compensation benefits can be complex. It requires a deep understanding of both legal systems, strict adherence to deadlines, and the ability to stand up to insurance companies that may try to limit payouts. Attorney Stephen J. Dennis has decades of experience handling these cases, combining his expertise in both personal injury law and workers’ comp law to protect his clients’ rights.
If you’ve been injured on the job and believe a non-employer party may be responsible, it’s important to take action quickly. Reporting your injury, filing for workers’ compensation, and having an attorney evaluate your eligibility for a third-party claim can be the difference between partial coverage and full financial recovery. At the Law Office of Stephen J. Dennis, we fight to make sure every client gets the justice and compensation they deserve.
