Chicago Work Injury Lawyer
Whether you work at a construction site or in an office, an on-the-job injury can seriously affect your ability to earn a living and provide for your family. Although you may be entitled to workers’ compensation, these benefits are limited in what they cover ─ medical expenses and only a portion of lost income.
However, depending on the circumstances of your workplace accident, you may be entitled to additional compensation through a personal injury claim. At Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C., our Chicago work injury attorneys can review your case for free and explain your rights beyond workers’ compensation benefits.
Schedule a free consultation now to speak with a work injury attorney about your situation.
When You Deserve More Than Workers’ Comp
Although workers’ compensation is available to help injured employees, these claims do not provide for all the losses injured workers sustain due to an injury on the job. When someone other than your employer is responsible for an accident that leaves you injured, you may be entitled to seek additional damages through a personal injury claim, also known as a third-party claim.
Examples of situations where a worker may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit include:
- If defective equipment or a defective tool causes an accident that results in injury, you could file a third-party personal injury claim against the manufacturer.
- If you are driving for work and are hit by a negligent driver, you could file a claim against the driver’s insurance company.
- If you are working on a construction site, and someone other than your employer or fellow employees causes an accident, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim. Third parties may include other subcontractors on the site.
A personal injury claim and workers’ compensation claim may be filed in conjunction with each other. Talk to our knowledgeable workplace injury attorneys now to learn about your legal rights in a free consultation.