Third-Party Workplace Accidents And Injuries: Beyond Standard Claims

Workplace incidents can be overwhelming. The situation is often complex, leaving you unsure about your next steps or who to turn to. We understand your concerns. At Knoll Leibel LLP, our third-party workplace accident attorneys have nearly 40 years of combined experience handling these challenging cases.

Below, we’ll outline important information about third-party workplace incidents and explain how our team can guide you through the claim process, from filing to settlement or court representation if necessary.

Understanding Third-Party Workplace Claims In North Dakota

In North Dakota, a third-party workplace claim arises when someone other than your employer or co-worker is responsible for your work-related incident. Unlike standard workers’ compensation claims, these involve outside parties who may be liable.

These cases vary widely. For example, defective equipment from an external supplier in Bismarck’s manufacturing sector might injure you. Another scenario could involve an accident with contractors on a Fargo construction site. Collisions with commercial vehicles not owned by your employer are also common in third-party workplace claims.

Any time an entity outside your employer’s direct control contributes to your work accident or injury, you may have grounds for a third-party claim.

Who Can You Sue After A Workplace Accident Or Injury?

For most work accidents and injuries, you’d file a workers’ compensation claim. However, with third-party incidents, you might be able to sue other involved parties such as equipment manufacturers, subcontractors or independent contractors working at your job site.

You can also sue property owners if they fail to maintain safe conditions. Some other potential defendants include drivers of vehicles not owned by your employer or maintenance companies responsible for keeping your work environment safe.

Legal Rights Of North Dakota Workers To Fair Compensation

North Dakota workers can pursue claims against third parties responsible for workplace incidents. This allows for compensation beyond typical workers’ comp benefits, including:

• Full wage replacement, not just a portion
• Pain and suffering damages
• Compensation for loss of future earnings potential
• Coverage for all medical expenses, including future treatments
• Damages for emotional distress and loss of quality of life

A third-party claim isn’t limited to workers’ compensation benefits. It can potentially lead to a more comprehensive recovery that better reflects the full impact of your incident.

Factors That Affect The Size Of Your Third-Party Liability Claim Payout

Several elements can influence your compensation:

• How severe your injuries are and their long-term impact
• How strong the evidence is that proves the third party was negligent
• Your age, job and future earning potential
• How the injury affects your daily life and activities
• How much fault is assigned to different parties
• Economic factors specific to North Dakota industries

Our team of workplace injury lawyers will carefully evaluate all these factors to build a strong case for you.

Our Commitment To Your Full And Fair Recovery

Knoll Leibel LLP understands the financial strain of workplace incidents. To support your full recovery, we handle these cases on a contingency fee basis. You don’t pay any up-front costs for our personal injury legal services. Instead, you only pay us if we secure fair compensation for your workplace injury claim.

Call our Bismarck office at 701-255-2010 or complete our online form to start your path to recovery with no up-front costs.