Third-Party Lawsuits and Workers’ Compensation

Workers who are required to perform their duties in dangerous settings may be at high risk of injury while on the job. That said, people may suffer injury in relatively safe environments as well. If a person is injured while working, he or she may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits from his or her employer.

Workers’ compensation programs usually provide assistance to injured employees in accordance with “strict liability”, which means that the person does not need to prove that the employer was at fault. This means that workers may be prohibited from bringing additional legal charges against their employer if their workers’ compensation claim is accepted. For assistance with a workers’ compensation claim, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C at 215-238-1130.

Third-Party Lawsuits

Injured employees who have been accepted for workers’ compensation benefits may still be able to pursue legal action against:

• Accidents caused by the fault of someone outside the company
• Manufacturers who created a defective product that caused injury
• Installers and technicians who caused the injury at your place of employment

If your workers’ compensation claim is wrongly denied, you may be able to appeal the decision or pursue legal action. Employees who suffer injuries at work may be forced to pay for medical expenses, transportation, rehabilitation, and other out-of-pocket expenses that may not be covered by their health insurance plans. This can place undue strain on a person’s finances, and they may decide to pursue compensation from their employer.

Contact Us

If you or someone you love has been injured in a work-related accident, contact the Philadelphia worker compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130 to make sure your legal rights are protected.