Do You Have a Personal Injury Claim for an Injury at Work?
Most people know that if you are injured at work, you can make a claim for workers' compensation benefits. What many people may not realize, however, is that some injured employees can go beyond workers' compensation and pursue personal injury damages.
At the San Jose law firm of Corsiglia McMahon & Allard, our experienced personal injury trial attorneys represent injured workers in the Bay Area and throughout northern California.
If you've been injured at work, contact us for a free consultation to discuss whether you have a personal injury claim. You will not pay any fees unless we help you obtain money damages.
Did Someone Other Than Your Employer Cause Your Accident?
Workers' compensation is an exception to general personal injury law. If you are injured in a workplace accident, you cannot sue your employer or any of your fellow employees, but you can make a workers' comp claim without having to prove who was at fault for your injuries.
Modern workplaces, however, often feature different companies working side by side. And if you are injured by anyone other than your direct employer, you still have a right to pursue a personal injury claim. Our attorneys help clients seek compensation from parties such as:
- General contractors and subcontractors
- Maintenance and janitorial companies
- Equipment manufacturers and suppliers
- Property owners and commercial tenants
Pursuing a third-party negligence claim against someone other than your employer may help you get more overall compensation. For instance, you may be entitled to full lost-wage compensation and damages for pain and suffering, which you cannot get from workers' comp.
Does Your Employer Carry Workers' Compensation Insurance?
Our firm also helps injured workers pursue claims against employers who have not purchased workers' compensation insurance. Because this insurance is mandatory under California law, employers who do not have it are strictly liable for their employees' injuries.
Our experienced trial lawyers have a strong reputation throughout northern California and nationwide, regularly receiving referrals from other attorneys in workplace accident cases. Don't hesitate to contact us to discuss what we can do to help you.
