Sometimes workplace injuries involve third parties—equipment manufacturers, subcontractors, property owners. These claims can provide compensation beyond workers' comp.
Expert information to help you understand your rights and options
Workers comp is not your only option when someone besides your employer caused your workplace injury. Third-party lawsuits against equipment manufacturers, property owners, or other contractors provide full damages including pain and suffering that workers comp excludes.
On construction sites with multiple contractors, injured workers may sue negligent contractors other than their employer. Learn how contractor liability works, when general contractors bear responsibility for subcontractor safety, and how to identify viable third-party claims.
When workplace injuries result from defective machinery or equipment, workers can sue manufacturers in addition to receiving workers comp. Learn how product liability claims work, what defects qualify, and how these claims provide full damages that workers comp does not.
Property owners who hire contractors owe workers certain safety duties. When hazardous conditions on property cause injuries, workers may have premises liability claims separate from workers comp. Understand when property owners are liable and what must be proven.