Columbus, Ohio, Personal Injury Attorneys Handling Work-Related Third-Party Claims
If you have been hurt on the job, you may have been told that you have no right to seek compensation for your injuries and losses except through a workers' comp claim. However, there are often third parties — vendors, suppliers, clients, contractors, subcontractors, etc. — who were responsible for your injuries. If that is the case, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim against that company.
For example, if your injury was caused by a defective product you were using at work, you may have the right to make a product liability claim. These personal injury claims against responsible parties other than your employer are called "third-party claims." Compensation you obtain through a third-party personal injury claim is in addition to any benefits you may receive through workers' comp.
At the Columbus personal injury law firm of Kitrick, Lewis & Harris Co., L.P.A., we pride ourselves on fighting to protect our clients' rights with vision, insight and passion. Our attorneys are happy to provide a free consultation to determine if you may have a third-party personal injury claim after a workplace accident.
Contact an Ohio personal injury lawyer at Kitrick, Lewis, & Harris Co., L.P.A., to discuss your situation.
What Are Examples of Third-Party Claims?
In today's fast-paced economy, a great deal of work is contracted to outside vendors, including maintenance, delivery — even office jobs. Many people perform their work on premises other than their employers'. General construction contractors may hire a number of different subcontractors, any of whose negligence could injure an employee of another company.
Typical examples of accidents that could involve third-party claims include:
- A factory worker is injured when a third-party vendor operating a forklift at the job site drops a misloaded stack of boxes
- A delivery driver falls on a negligently maintained staircase at an office building where she is delivering a package
- An office temp is hurt when improperly stored boxes fall from a high shelf
- An auto mechanic is hurt by a faulty air compressor
Contact us for Skillful Representation in Third-Party Claims
If you have been injured at work and someone other than your employer may be at fault, we are happy to evaluate your case in a free consultation. We do not handle workers' compensation claims, but we will be happy to refer you to trusted attorneys who do.
Contact us by e-mail or call us toll free at 866-227-7711 to schedule an appointment.
