A workplace injury can leave you unable to earn a living while medical bills mount. Injured workers often have more than one path to compensation, and understanding those options early can make a significant difference.
Two Paths to Compensation
Workers' compensation generally provides medical treatment and partial wage replacement regardless of fault, but in most states it limits your ability to sue your employer and does not compensate pain and suffering. When someone other than your employer contributed to the injury — such as a subcontractor, property owner or equipment manufacturer — you may also have a third-party personal injury claim that can provide fuller compensation.
Common Workplace Injuries
- Falls from heights, ladders and scaffolding
- Machinery and equipment accidents
- Vehicle accidents while working
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Exposure to toxic substances
Protect Your Claim
- Report the injury to your employer as soon as possible, in writing if you can
- Get medical treatment and tell the provider the injury is work-related
- Keep records of witnesses and conditions at the scene
How We Can Help
We help injured workers navigate the workers' compensation process and identify any third parties whose negligence contributed to the injury, so that no source of recovery is overlooked.