Personal Injury and Workers Comp 3rd Party Negligence
Typically, if you are injured at work, you are limited to the benefits provided by the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act. These benefits are specifically defined and do not include other damages associated with personal injury claims, such as pain and suffering.
However, there are situations in which an injured worker has both a workers’ compensation claim and a personal injury claim. An easy example is when an employee is involved in a motor vehicle accident where another driver is at fault. The employee can file a workers’ compensation claim while also pursuing a personal injury claim against the other driver (a negligent third party). This is called a “third-party claim” and applies whenever a worker is injured due to the negligence of someone outside of their employer.
The attorneys at The Law Offices of Regina Walsh Adams are skilled in maximizing recoveries for their clients through both workers’ compensation and third-party claims.
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If you’ve been injured at work and believe you may have a third-party claim, we’re here to help. Contact The Law Offices of Regina Walsh Adams for a free consultation.
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