In lawsuits over workplace accidents, a third-party claim arises when someone else besides your employer is responsible for your injuries.
For example, the negligence of third-party vendors or subcontractors can cause an accident that results in the injury of an employee. A defective tool can malfunction and injure a worker. Or, an employee may be injured on someone else’s property when making a delivery or performing offsite work. In those cases the third party can potentially be held liable for your injuries in a workplace accident lawsuit.
These third-party claims are particularly important in cases where the employee’s only recourse would otherwise be workers compensation. If you bring a successful third-party claim, then you can receive financial compensation in addition to your workers compensation benefits. You will also be able to receive compensation for pain and suffering, which is not available through workers compensation.
Third-party claims arise most frequently in construction accidents. Numerous companies and professionals are involved in any given construction project, which means the question of “who’s responsible for my accident” can be quite complicated.
An experienced Texas workplace accident attorney can identify the potentially responsible parties to maximize your recovery. For free legal advice on third-party workplace accident claims, contact the Texas work accident lawyers of Fears | Nachawati today. Simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898.
