Construction sites and other workplaces often involve several companies working in the same location. When a worker is injured, identifying who controlled the activity, equipment, property, and safety decisions can be essential.
Workersu2019 compensation and a third-party personal injury claim serve different purposes and may proceed together. Fusco Law evaluates the complete set of relationships, contracts, and insurance interests behind the incident.
Matters the firm evaluates
- Falls from heights
- Scaffolding and ladder incidents
- Vehicle and equipment strikes
- Unsafe property conditions
- Electrical injuries
- Defective tools and machinery
- Subcontractor negligence
- Warehouse and industrial accidents
Developing the evidence
- Site-control and contracting documents
- Safety plans and meeting records
- Training and equipment records
- OSHA and incident materials
- Witness and coworker accounts
- Workersu2019 compensation lien issues
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a personal injury claim if I receive workersu2019 compensation?
Possibly. Workersu2019 compensation generally addresses the employment injury, while a third-party claim may exist against a separate company or person whose negligence caused the event.
Who might be a third party on a construction site?
Depending on the facts, potential parties may include an owner, general contractor, subcontractor, equipment company, engineer, vendor, or driver.
What happens to the workersu2019 compensation lien?
New Jersey law may permit reimbursement from a third-party recovery. The amount and treatment of the lien require careful calculation and coordination.