Third Party Lawsuits for Work Injuries
As a general rule, employees who file for workers’ compensation waive their rights to file lawsuits against their employers. The only exceptions are cases involving extreme negligence or deliberate assaults on workers. However, if another party is fully or partially to blame for your workplace injury, you may have grounds for legal action against that individual or entity.
The New Jersey workplace injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. can help you aggressively pursue the full amount of compensation to which you are entitled. To learn more about your rights and responsibilities as an injured worker, call us at 1-800-346-5529.
Legal Grounds for a Third Party Lawsuit
If workers’ compensation does not fully cover your losses, or if you want to seek justice against a negligent party who has harmed you, a third party lawsuit may be the right option. This kind of claim can be filed against a party other than your employer who caused or contributed to your injuries. For example, you may want to file a claim against:
- A manufacturer of defective work tools or safety equipment
- An employee from another company who contributed to your injuries
- The owner of a poorly maintained property on which you were injured
It is important to note that if your third party claim is successful, your workers’ compensation insurance provider may choose to file a lien on your settlement. This means that part of your settlement will be used to repay the insurance company for the money your injuries cost them. However, many workers who have been harmed by a negligent party decide that seeking justice is worth the cost of such a lien.
Contact a New Jersey Workplace Injury Lawyer
The attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., bring extensive knowledge, effective tactics, and a dedication to justice to every case we handle. To schedule a consultation with one of our New Jersey workplace injury attorneys, contact us today at 1-800-346-5529.
