Hagerstown Work Injury Attorneys
Workers’ Compensation can keep you and your family afloat if you were injured on-the-job, but the benefits are very limited. If you are covered by Workers’ Compensation, you cannot sue your employer, but you may be able to recover substantial compensation for your injuries through a third party lawsuit. If you are not eligible for Workers’ Compensation because you were an independent contractor, rather than an employee, you are free to sue the company or individual you were working for or with when you were injured. Our Hagerstown work injury attorneys can help you determine if a personal injury lawsuit is appropriate and, if so, we can help you win.
Third Party Work Injury Lawsuits
If someone other than your employer caused your accident or injury, you can pursue compensation through a personal injury lawsuit in addition to your Workers’ Compensation claim. Many types of scenarios can lead to a third party lawsuit. Examples include:
- Accidents and injuries caused by defective tools and equipment
- Accidents and injuries caused by another company working on the same job-site
- Work-related auto accidents caused by another negligent driver
- Slip and fall and other premises liability accidents on jobsites owned by someone other than your employer
Work injury lawsuits are more challenging than Workers’ Compensation claims because you must prove fault. It also take longer to receive compensation through a lawsuit, which may come from a settlement agreement or a verdict. If you are eligible for Workers’ Compensation, you should file your claim immediately, even if you plan to sue for full compensation from a third party, so that you can start receiving benefits right away.
Work Injury Damages
The compensation you can receive through a personal injury lawsuit far exceeds what you can receive in Workers’ Compensation benefits. It can give you access to the very best medical care and protect you and your family from financial hardship as a result of your workplace injuries. Unlike Workers’ Compensation, which only replaces a portion of your lost income and does not pay for your non-economic damages, a work injury lawsuit can yield compensation for all of your economic and non-economic damages including:
- Medical expenses and future medical expenses
- Rehabilitation and therapy
- Home health care
- Custodial care
- Lost income and future lost income
- Lost earning capacity
- Disability
- Disfigurement
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Diminished quality of life
If you have been injured on the job, please call the Hagerstown work injury attorneys of Dolina Hobbs, LLC, at (301) 739-1013 or contact us online right away.
