Third Party Liability Claims in Essex County, NJ

Experienced Third Party Claims Lawyers Help Injured Workers in Montclair, NJ Get Maximum Compensation

In New Jersey, workers’ compensation insurance provides compensation for workers injured in the workplace–regardless of who is to blame for the injury.  But what happens when a non-employer’s negligence caused you to suffer injuries in the workplace? This is where the third party claims process can help you recover the most compensation possible for your injury.

Third party claims are a variety of personal injury claims that can help injured workers recover compensation in situations where a worker is injured on the job.  Lawsuits against third parties are only an option when someone other than your employer was responsible for the injury. While workers’ compensation will cover your medical costs and provide disability benefits, at Birkhold & Maider, LLC, our experienced third party claims lawyers can help you recover compensation for all costs associated with the injury.

To learn about your legal right to financial compensation after sustaining a workplace injury, call or contact our skilled third party claims lawyers for a free initial consultation today.

Understanding the Types of Compensation Available in Essex County Third Party Claims

Although the worker’s compensation system in New Jersey is a valuable form of insurance for workers injured on the job, workers’ compensation does not provide the full level of compensation that would be available in a personal injury lawsuit.  Workers’ compensation provides compensation for your reasonable medical expenses and a percentage of your average weekly wages. If a third party’s negligence caused or contributed to your accident, you may be entitled to compensation for:

• Any medical expenses not reimbursed by workers’ compensation or insurance,
• The cost of future medical care,
• Lost wages,
• Lost earning potential,
• The cost of rehabilitative care,
• Pain and suffering,
• Loss of the company of your loved one if the workplace accident resulted in death (loss of consortium).

Our third party claims lawyers are here to help you recover the maximum amount of compensation possible.  When you are receiving workers’ compensation benefits, you’ll likely realize quickly that you have just taken a 30 percent pay cut—at a minimum.  Workers’ compensation benefits also only last for a set amount of time and might not cover all of your future expenses. 

If a third party was involved, however, we can fight to get you the fair compensation you deserve through the third party claims process.  At Birkhold & Maider, LLC, we fight to protect your financial future so that you can focus on the important task of recovering from your injuries.

Third Parties Who May Be Financially Responsible for Your Workplace Injury in Montclair, New Jersey

Your employer controls many aspects of your workplace environment.  Often, however, third parties work together with your employer and control various aspects of your job—and your safety.  Third parties who may be found financially responsible for your injuries via a third party claim include:

• The owner of a construction site or other property owner,
• A landlord,
• Engineers and architects,
• Contractors and subcontractors,
• Maintenance companies,
• The driver of a vehicle if you were injured in a motor vehicle accident on the job,
• An organization that manufactured or designed a defective product or defective equipment component.

We investigate all aspects of your accident to determine whether any third party may have contributed to your injuries.  Although workers’ compensation is a no-fault system, to pursue a third party lawsuit, our lawyers will work to prove that the third party was negligent.  This means showing that:

• A duty of care existed (the third party had a duty to exercise caution to keep others safe),
• The third party breached that duty by acting carelessly,
• The breach caused your injury, and
• You suffered damages as a result of the injury.

Call Our Experienced Essex County Third Party Claims Lawyers Today 

Although filing a lawsuit against a third party might seem intimidating, our lawyers have the legal knowledge and experience necessary to handle every aspect of your claim.  We negotiate with the insurance companies and defense lawyers, and complete all paperwork required to submit your claim—so you don’t have to. 

We provide free initial consultations for our potential clients in Essex County and elsewhere in New Jersey.  If you’re searching for an honest, knowledgeable lawyer who will fight tirelessly to protect your legal rights after suffering a workplace injury, call the experienced third party claims lawyers at Birkhold & Maider, LLC today.

Frequently Asked Questions About Third Party Claims in Montclair, NJ