15 March, 2024
Written by The Barnes Firm, reviewed by Richard Barnes
Rich Barnes
President
If you sustained a job-related injury, the process of seeking compensation can involve filing a workers’ compensation claim to obtain damages for injury-related losses. However, you may also be able to file a personal injury claim against a third party, depending on the cause of injury.
It can be challenging to differentiate between the two claims, and in some cases, you may be able to file both. Even so, the most significant difference between the two is that a personal injury claim works on a fault basis. In contrast, injured victims must not prove fault in workers’ compensation claims.
Most injured workers’ believe they can only obtain reimbursement from their employer through a workers’ compensation claim. Sometimes, a third party, such as a building owner, may be responsible, necessitating a personal injury claim.
Consider engaging a trusted work injury attorney who can provide legal guidance on a suitable course of action to protect your rights.
If you wish to file a personal injury lawsuit, you must prove that another party’s negligence caused the accident that caused the injuries. The injured victim must also show the accident resulted in financial losses because of another party’s negligence.
If you opt for a workers’ compensation claim, you can recover damages such as medical expenses, vocational rehabilitation, and temporary and permanent impairment benefits.
You’ll likely be eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim after suffering a work-related injury.
However, there are specific exceptions to that rule.
For instance, if you sustain an injury due to an employer’s gross negligence, it could make a case for a personal injury claim. Gross negligence may occur if an employer requires you to climb an electric post without a harness.
Suppose a contractor left debris on the floor of the warehouse. In that case, a worker who suffered a slip-and-fall injury can file a personal injury claim.
If you sustained a severe injury in a work-related incident, you deserve compensation to pay for medical bills, lost productivity, and injury-related psychological toll.
More importantly, you deserve representation from an experienced attorney to enhance your chances of obtaining fair compensation for your losses.
The Barnes Firm has over 500 years of combined experience, which gives us an edge in representing injured victims. Contact us online or at (800) 800-0000 for a free case evaluation.
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