Third Party Lawsuits

Workers’ compensation was created to benefit employees and employers alike. Injured employees get medical coverage for free or reduced costs, while employers are freed from liability for injuries that occur at their places of businesses. However, not every injury claim is between the accident victim and his or her employer. Third parties can also be fully or partially responsible for workplace injuries.

If you have been hurt on the job by a third party, the Charleston workplace injury lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm can help. Call us at 843-720-2800 to discuss your legal rights and responsibilities.

Parties that can be Named as Defendants

The defendant in a Charleston third party injury lawsuit can be an individual, company, or government agency that caused a workplace injury. Some of the more common examples include:

• A manufacturer of faulty tools or equipment
• A reckless or negligence co-worker of the plaintiff
• An employee from another company who was working with the plaintiff
• The owner of property on which the accident occurred

If a workers’ compensation settlement is not sufficient to cover your medical needs, or if your employer is denying your claim, a third party lawsuit may be the best way to get the financial assistance you need.

Filing a Successful Claim

In order to win a suit against a negligent third party, you need to be prepared to demonstrate the following:

• The party owed some duty of care to you (for example, you were invited on their property)
• The party failed to meet that duty
• This failure directly caused or exacerbated your injuries
• Your injuries are significant enough to merit legal action

Demonstrating all of these in court is not always easy. Fortunately, a qualified Charleston third party injury attorney will know the best strategies for making your case convincingly.

Contact Us

The Steinberg Law Firm hires only experienced, fully qualified Charleston workers’ compensation lawyers. To start working on your legal case today, contact us at 843-720-2800.