It's natural to assume that your employer is solely responsible for your workplace accident. However, this may not be so. Understanding the potential involvement of third parties in a workplace injury scenario may be crucial to better ensuring that you receive proper...
Third-party Claims
Workplace accidents and third-party liability claims
If a third party’s negligence contributed to or directly caused your workplace accident, you can file a personal injury claim against them to seek compensation for your damages. This is known as a third-party liability claim, and it is separate from your workers’...
Jobs with a lot of road travel expose you to dangerous drivers
A lot of people in the Fairfax area do not work at a fixed address. Jobs like package delivery, truck driving and plumbing repair require you to spend a lot of time driving from place to place. And the longer you spend driving on public highways and streets, the more...
What is third-party worker’s compensation?
When you receive an injury at the workplace, you may be eligible for worker’s compensation from your employer. Worker’s compensation can cover medical costs and lost wages, taking some of the burdens off your shoulders during a difficult rehabilitation period. But...