Should I wait until my workers’ comp claim is done to talk to a personal injury lawyer?

If you are involved in a work related accident caused by the negligence of someone other than your employer, you do not have to, nor should you choose between these options. As such, it makes sense to investigate and pursue both types of claims simultaneously. Construction sites are dynamic environments where the entities performing work and conditions change rapidly so delays can mean that critical evidence or witnesses become unavailable. Because the statute of limitations imposes strict deadlines, this too makes it advisable to promptly seek legal counsel regarding a personal injury lawsuit. At Montlick, we handle Workers’ Comp cases as well as general Personal Injury cases, and can simultaneously pursue both avenues of recovery. A third party lawsuit involves suing other parties who contribute to your injuries at a construction site other than your employer. Typical parties who may contribute to a construction site injury include the property owner, contractors and sub-contractors, equipment suppliers, manufacturers or installers, engineers, architects, coworkers, virtually anyone who may be involved in performing work on the construction site. A third party construction accident lawsuit allows for the full range of personal injury damages which typically provides far greater compensation than just a workers’ compensation claim against one’s employer.