Worker's Compensation Lawyer Discusses Third-party Claims | Phoenix Workers Comp Lawsuits

Have you been hurt on the job? Do you have questions about your potential workers compensation lawsuit? In this video, workers compensation lawyer Steven Weinberger shares tips about what you should be on the look out for if you are dealing with a third party claim on your workers compensation lawsuit.

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Transcript:
most people think a worker's comp claim is their only option if they get hurt on the job but what if I told you that in some cases there's another path to compensation that could be worth far more and many people don't even know that it's there let's talk about third party liability in workers compensation cases i'm Steve Weinberger the senior trial attorney here at Kelly Law Team i handle complex personal injury and wrongful death cases and one situation I see often is when someone's hurt at work and a third party is completely or even partially responsible for causing that injury or death if that sounds confusing don't worry i'll break it down and explain how these cases work and why they're so important when you're injured on the job workers compensation is usually the first system in place to cover your medical bills and lost wages but it also limits what you can recover you can't sue your employer in most cases and you're not entitled to pain and suffering through workers compensation that's where third-party claims come in a third-p partyy claim is a separate personal injury case against someone who isn't your employer but who played a role in causing your injury for example if you're a delivery driver and you get hit by a negligent driver while making a stop that driver is a third party if you're a construction worker and faulty equipment injures you the equipment manufacturer could be fully or partially responsible for your injury if you're working at a job site controlled by another company and their crew creates a dangerous condition you could have a claim against them these cases are often overlooked but they can potentially make a huge difference in your overall recovery third party cases allow you to recover damages that aren't available through workers comp things like pain and suffering full lost wages and loss of enjoyment of life in some cases the compensation from a third party can be significantly greater than the benefits you receive from workers comp alone but here's the catch these cases are complicated you're dealing with two legal systems at once the workers's comp claim on the one hand and a personal injury case against the third party on the other you may also have to reimburse the workers's comp insurance from a portion of your third party recovery and that process needs to be carefully managed and negotiated on your behalf this is not the kind of situation you want to handle alone you need a legal team that understands how to coordinate both cases protect your rights and maximize your ultimate recovery meaning what goes into your pocket at the end of the case at Kelly Law Team we've helped many injured workers identify and pursue third-party claims they didn't even know they had we investigate every case for potential third-party liability and when we find it we go after it aggressively our goal is always the same to maximize compensation for you while guiding you through the process as efficiently as possible if you've been injured at work don't assume workers comp is your only option or avenue to recovery there may be another path to justice and we can help you find it and get it i'm Steve Weinberger with the Kelly Law Team give us a call today for your free consultation we'll walk you through your options and fight to get you everything you're entitled to receive thanks for watching if you're dealing with an injury and feeling overwhelmed call us today at 6022834122 for a free consultation and if you found this video helpful don't forget to like and subscribe for more real legal tips that can protect you and your family