Third Party Work Injury Claims

Some work injuries involve more than a workers’ compensation claim. If someone other than your employer caused your work injury, you may also have a third party claim.

At Schmidt, Kirifides, Rassias & Rio, our practice focuses on workers’ compensation cases throughout Delaware County. When a work injury also creates a third party claim, we help injured workers pursue additional compensation while protecting their workers’ compensation benefits.

When You May Have a Third Party Claim

A third party claim may exist when someone other than your employer is responsible for your injury. Common examples include:

• Motor vehicle accidents while working
• Construction site accidents involving outside contractors
• Defective equipment or machinery
• Unsafe property conditions

Third Party Claims vs Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ compensation covers wage loss and medical treatment regardless of fault. A third party claim is different. It is based on negligence and may allow recovery for additional damages.

Our firm helps injured workers understand both claims and how they work together so nothing is missed and benefits are protected.

These Cases Can Involve Significant Additional Compensation

In some work injury cases, a third party claim can significantly increase the total recovery available to an injured worker. While workers’ compensation provides wage loss and medical benefits, a third party claim may allow recovery for additional damages depending on the circumstances.

Our firm has handled serious work injury cases involving third party responsibility that resulted in substantial recoveries for our clients. Identifying these claims early is critical to protecting your rights and maximizing the total value of your workers’ compensation case.

Speak With a Delaware County Workers’ Compensation Attorney

If you were injured at work and believe someone else may be responsible, contact our office to discuss your options. We represent injured workers throughout Delaware County and the Philadelphia area and move quickly to protect wage loss and medical benefits, identify third party liability, and pursue every source of compensation available.