Hurt On The Job?

Let Our Columbus Injury Attorneys Investigate Your Case

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’ compensation claim. However, there are often third parties — product manufacturers, vendors, suppliers, clients, contractors, subcontractors, etc. — who are responsible for your injuries. If that is the case, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim against that company.  However, it is important that you move quickly, as evidence is often lost and witnesses’ memories fade quickly.

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’ compensation.

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 whether you may have a third-party personal injury claim after a workplace accident.

Contact an experienced Columbus 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 and it is a free consultation. We do not handle workers’ compensation claims, but we will be happy to refer you to trusted attorneys who do.

Contact a Columbus injury attorney from our firm by e-mail or call us toll free at 866-227-7711 to schedule an appointment.