Workers' Compensation Third Party Claims

Atlanta Workers' Comp Lawyers

Under the Atlanta workers' compensation system, employers agree to pay injured workers' medical bills as well as a portion of their weekly wages while they are out of work. In exchange, the injured worker agrees not to sue the employer for his or her injuries. However, if someone other than your employer or a coworker caused your workplace injury, you may be eligible to file a personal injury claim for negligence against the third party in civil court. If your lawsuit is successful, you will be able to recover compensation for medical expenses related to your injury, lost wages, pain and suffering, and lost future earning capacity.

Atlanta Work Injuries: Determining Fault

Our Atlanta workers’ compensation attorneys can determine whether another party other than your employer is liable for your work injuries. Examples of third party workers’ comp claims in Atlanta include:

Car, truck or motorcycle accidents: If your job requires travel (i.e. a sales representative must travel to various sales sites), you may be eligible for a third party claim if you are injured while traveling. You may be able to pursue a claim against the driver or the car insurance company.

Slip and falls: If you were hurt in a slip and fall caused by poor building maintenance; in a construction accident caused by the property owner; or by a harmful substance at work, you may have a premises liability claim.

Construction accidents: If you were hurt in an on-site accident caused by another contractor, you may be able to pursue a third party claim to recover additional damages.

Dog bite injuries: Atlanta workers who are required to deliver packages to homes can seek a third party claim against a dog owner if they are bit during their course of employment.

Product liability: If your work injury was the result of defective or poorly designed equipment or machinery, you may have a third party claim against the manufacturer or distributor.

Atlanta Workers' Comp Attorneys

Third party worker's compensation claims can be complex. At Morgan & Morgan, our Atlanta work injury attorneys will analyze the circumstances surrounding your workplace accident in order to determine if you can file a third party claim. In addition, we will do everything in our power to help you receive the maximum financial compensation to which you are entitled. To speak with one of our Atlanta workers’ compensation attorneys today, fill out our free case review form.