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Experienced West Hartford, Connecticut Third-Party Insurance Claim Lawyer
Kenneth B. Katz

If you have been injured on the job, you have a right to workers' compensation benefits. Unfortunately, it is sometimes difficult to obtain full compensation for your injuries through a workers' comp claim alone.

Did you know that you may have an additional claim for compensation? If your injury was caused in part by the actions of someone other than your employer, you might. Even if you've made a workers' comp claim, you could also have a separate products liability or personal injury claim.

For example, if you are a professional driver and were injured in a car or truck accident while on the job, you have a workers' comp claim. If the accident was caused by a vehicle or auto defect, though, you could also have a products liability against the auto part manufacturer, distributor and retailer.

Attorney Kenneth B. Katz and our firm have been representing Connecticut clients in personal injury and workers' compensation cases for more than 20 years. Contact us today for a free initial consultation to learn more about how we can help you pursue full compensation for your losses.

Third-Party Liability Claims Can Be Filed in Addition to Your Workers' Comp Claim

An auto defect is only one example of how a third party could be partially responsible for your injuries. There are many situations that qualify for third-party claims including:

On-the-Job Car and Truck Accidents:

You don't have to be a professional driver to be injured in a car or truck accident while on the job. A lot of people make short trips for their workplace, whether it's making a bank deposit or picking up lunch for the crew. People in all industries travel for their jobs, too.

Of course, auto defect claims such as those involving defective auto parts or improper maintenance could lead to a third-party claim. You could also have a claim against the another driver whose negligence or other conduct caused the accident.

Workplace Products Liability Claims:

Injuries at work can be caused by any sort of defective product. Just like the auto defect example, faulty industrial machinery of any type could give rise to a third-party claim. A tool defect, a chemical burn from a poorly manufactured chemical container, an electric shock or burns from an improperly maintained piece of equipment — these are all examples of potential products liability claims against manufacturers, distributors, retailers or maintenance facilities.

Work Site Premises Liability Claims:

Premises liability claims are made when people are injured as a result of a dangerous property condition. If you were injured while working anywhere other than your own employer's premises, you could have a claim against a negligent property owner or manager. One common situation is when a delivery driver slips and falls at someone else's property because of negligent maintenance.

If you have been injured, make sure your attorney knows how to fight for full and fair compensation for you. Contact us today for a free initial consultation. We handle all personal injury and workers' comp cases on a contingency basis — we don't collect any fees unless we recover for you.

Law Offices of Kenneth B. Katz

Phone: 860-986-7831 | Fax: 860-561-2675

81 South Main Street, Suite 1A
West Hartford, CT 06107-2405
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West Hartford, Connecticut workers' compensation and personal injury lawyer Kenneth B. Katz proudly serves clients throughout north-central Connecticut in communities such as West Hartford, Hartford, Avon, Bloomfield, East Hartford, Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Manchester, Middletown, New Britain, Newington, Simsbury, Wethersfield and surrounding areas.

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