If you have been injured at work, you are eligible to claim Worker’s Compensation from your employer or your employer’s Worker’s Compensation insurance company, regardless of fault. An injured worker is paid a percentage of his/her salary to cover partial disability, temporary disability, or permanent disability from work related injuries or illnesses.

Worker's Compensation shields employers from being sued by their workers. However, the payments from Worker’s Compensation are often too low to help cover the cost of medical bills, and expenses relating to injuries. In addition, injured workers or family members cannot recover compensations for pain and suffering or loss of family member through Worker’s Compensation. It is advisable for injured workers to look into third-party lawsuits for more adequate compensations.

A third-party lawsuit allows for claims relating to pain and suffering, future damages, and enjoyment of life, etc. In a third party lawsuit, another party, other than the employer, is held responsible for the injury. Examples of a third party include the manufacturer of an equipment or tool that has caused injuries to the worker, another contractor, or the owner of an unsafe premise where the injured person worked, etc.

Collecting evidence for a third-party lawsuits require experience and knowledge from an attorney. If you or a loved one has a work-related injury or illness, please contact our law offices in Sacramento, Stockton and surrounding cities. Our attorneys have the experience required to handle your case and recover the compensation adequate to cover your injury.