Third Party Injuries

If you sustain injuries in a work-related accident, a personal injury attorney will help you pursue workers’ compensation benefits; however, if a third party was responsible for your injuries, this is not a viable route. Third-party injury claims are complicated, but an attorney from The Law Office of Gregory S. Young will help you seek the compensation that you deserve. Their firm is located in Cincinnati, OH, but they have satellite offices throughout Ohio and Kentucky, making their services more convenient for busy clients.

Who Is Responsible For Work Injuries Caused By A Third Party?

If you sustain serious injuries at work that are caused by a third party who is not your employer, that individual or business may be financially liable for the damages. Although you cannot pursue workers’ compensation benefits, you can file a third-party liability claim. Unlike workers’ compensation, such a claim can include compensation for pain and suffering.
Employers are responsible for proving a safe working environment for their employees, and in many cases, when an employee sustains injuries on the job, it is a result of the employer’s negligence; however, there are also countless ways you can sustain injuries at the hands of a third party while on the clock.

For example, if you are driving a work vehicle and get into a collision because of defective brakes or tires, you would have a third party liability claim. Likewise, if you work for a contractor and you sustain injuries in a scaffolding accident because of defective scaffolding, that could also be grounds for a third party