HOW TO SUE AFTER A WORKERS COMP CLAIM
If you are injured on the job in Minnesota, you are entitled to workers compensation benefits. These payments come from your employer’s insurance. However, when you receive workers compensation, you cannot sue your employer for the injury. In other words, you can only get the workers comp benefits. But, you may have an additional case against another party. If you are injured by another person (other than a co-worker) while you are working, you may be entitled to additional compensation from that person’s insurance. This is called a third party claim for the injured worker. Our injury lawyer frequently handle these third party claims.
For example, our MN personal injury lawyers have represented pizza delivery drivers who are injured in a car accident. The pizza delivery driver is still entitled to workers compensation benefits. However, he can also sue the other driver who caused the accident. Another example: Our attorneys have represented many mail carriers in Minnesota who have been bitten by a dog or attacked by a dog. We also represent mail carriers who have fallen or been injured on other people’s property. Again, in those types of cases, the worker is entitled to workers comp benefits. However, they can also bring an additional claim against the owner of the property.
THIRD PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR ON THE JOB INJURY
There are many other types of accidents where someone injured on the job could have a claim against a third party. We often help people get compensation in addition to workers compensation. For example, our accident injury lawyers represent workers who are injured on the job because of a defective product, or the negligence of a third party at a construction site.
These cases can be complicated, particularly if the work accident is caused by an employee of another employer also working at the job site. Often, a personal injury attorney has to spend significant time interviewing witnesses and investigating the incident. It takes time to determine if the worker has a case against the other business.
ATTORNEYS FOR MN WORK INJURY
If you are injured at work and think you may have a claim against a third party beyond your workers compensation benefits, call us and speak with an attorney for a free consultation. Pam and David Rochlin are Minnesota personal injury lawyers with more than 25 years’ experience. We have successfully helped hundreds of people who have been injured in an accident. We will answer your questions and advise you of your rights. If you have a case that we can take, we will work hard to make sure you get fair and complete compensation for your injuries.
Our Minnesota injury lawyers can meet you at our offices in Edina, Woodbury, and Minneapolis. A lawyer will also be happy to meet you at your home to discuss your workers compensation injury case. We come to St. Paul, Roseville MN, Anoka MN, Chanhassen, Chaska, and Forest Lake MN. Also, Maplewood, Brooklyn Park, Richfield MN, Albert Lea, Rogers MN, and other cities throughout the state.
For information about workers compensation in Minnesota, click here.