In 1919, a worker’s right to sue his or her employer was taken away and replaced with “worker’s compensation” benefits. These benefits serve as a more efficient way to collect money for injuries incurred on-the-job and also protect employers from expensive lawsuits. “On-the-job” injuries can also extend to diseases and conditions that arise as a result of working in a certain environment (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome or occupational lung disease).
Worker’s Compensation is Different from Personal Injury
Worker’s compensation cases differ from personal injury situations in that you cannot sue your employer for injuries that you sustain as a result of your employment. In addition, the question of negligence or fault is not an issue, as proof of a work-related injury is generally enough to collect benefits.
The Problem with Worker’s Compensation
One of the reasons we represent employees with work-related injuries is because there is a cap placed on how much the employee can receive as a result of his or her on-the-job accident. In the case of serious or catastrophic injuries, the maximum a person can receive is often not enough to even begin to cover their medical expenses or fairly compensate them for their pain and suffering.
Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania Worker’s Compensation Lawyers Can Uncover Third Party Claims
When worker’s compensation is not enough to cover the expenses incurred as a result of your workplace injury, we will investigate to determine if there is a “third party” claim present—that is, if another party is liable for your work-related injuries. Often we can recover substantial damages for third party claims like the following:
Third party claims are an additional method for receiving compensation for pain and suffering, medical expenses, and diminished earning ability—and at DiSandro & Malloy we have over 50 years of experience handling complex third party claims. As worker’s compensation attorneys in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, we will approach your worker’s compensation case with the utmost care and will work diligently to ensure that you receive the compensation that you deserve!
Call our Pennsylvania worker’s compensation attorneys at 215-587-9900 or our New Jersey worker’s compensation lawyers at 856-429-3700 for a FREE CONSULTATION!