Workplace Accidents Lawyer in Pikesville, MD Assisting Injury Victims 

In the United States, workplace accidents occur on a daily basis, and due to federal and state laws, the majority of them are covered by worker’s compensation. Worker’s compensation helps pay medical expenses related to injuries and provides a small degree of financial support. Worker’s compensation benefits are based on a small percentage of what the individual earned prior to the injury and do not take into account non-economic losses such as pain, suffering, and emotional trauma that may be a result of the accident.

Depending on your accident’s individual circumstances, you may be eligible to file a personal injury civil claim. If your injury was caused by a third party, as in someone other than a fellow employee or your employer, compensation other than that provided by worker’s comp may be a legal option. Contact our law firm at (410) 484-0400 and schedule a free consultation today.

What are Third-Party Liability Injuries?

Not every workplace accident is eligible to be covered under worker’s compensation. Oftentimes, a workplace injury is caused by what is known as a third party. Third-party liability claims differ from worker’s compensation claims in that they are a legal avenue for victims to pursue a more traditional personal injury claim in civil court. Some of the types of injuries that may qualify for this type of litigation are as follows:

• Being injured by defective products in the workplace. This may include tools, machinery, or other equipment.
• Being injured by another driver while driving for work, such as traveling between jobs or making deliveries, and that driver was distracted, speeding, or negligent.
• Being injured while working but away from the main job site on the property of another. Dangerous conditions existed on the property that the owner failed to give sufficient warning about or neglected to repair.

Any of the conditions listed above are sufficient and allow for an injured worker to pursue a civil claim against the responsible third party, along with a worker’s compensation claim. However, unlike worker’s compensation, the burden of proof in the civil case rests on the injured worker.

Can I File A Lawsuit Against My Employer Instead of Receiving Worker’s Compensation? 

Maryland State law prohibits an individual from filing a personal civil negligence case against an employer for injuries sustained at work. Worker’s compensation was established to protect both workers and businesses from having to deal with lawsuits every time a worker is injured. A business takes out worker’s comp insurance, which pays the worker in the event of an injury.

Nonetheless, there may be other legal options available to you, depending on your case’s individual circumstances. You need a skilled lawyer who understands the complexities that surround worker’s compensation.

We realize that this can be a difficult time for you. We strive to help our clients recover any type of financial settlement that they may be entitled to. The average individual cannot be out of work for a prolonged period of time due to financial obligations and needs money just to provide the basic necessities for their family.

If you have been injured at work and need legal advice, contact the Law Offices of Alex Poberesky, P.A. Our legal professionals can provide you with the assistance necessary to determine how to best move forward with your potential case. Contact our law offices at (410) 484-0400 to schedule an appointment. We look forward to meeting you.