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Let’s assume that you’re a construction worker who works for Company X and you are busily working away on a job site. You’re standing in the middle of a floor on the second story of the structure, which wa
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Let’s assume that you’re a construction worker who works for Company X and you are busily working away on a job site. You’re standing in the middle of a floor on the second story of the structure, which was installed by Company Y, when suddenly it gives way and you fall into the first story, sustaining catastrophic injuries. You promptly file a workers’ compensation claim against your employer, Company X, which will cover your medical expenses and reimburse you a portion of your wages. Because you do not work for Company Y, you cannot pursue a workers’ compensation claim against them. Is there any way to recover damages from Company Y in addition to your workers’ compensation damages?
The answer is yes. These types of actions are called third party claims because they are normally brought simultaneously with workers’ compensation claims against someone other than your employers.
(click on this article to learn more)
https://www.dolmanlaw.com/new-port-richey-construction-accident-attorneys/