Georgia Workers' Compensation Lawyers
Handling Claims for On-The-Job Car Accidents and Equipment Malfunctions
For people who have been injured on the job, most workers know about the availability of workers' compensation benefits. What many of them may not know about, however, is the possibility of seeking additional compensation against parties other than their employer or the employer's insurance company.
Just because you were injured on the job, it doesn't mean you only have a workers' compensation claim. What if defective equipment caused your work injury? What if you are injured in an on-the-job auto accident that was caused due to the negligence of another driver? In many cases, there can be circumstances where an equipment malfunction or another person's negligence that contributed to the cause of the accident can create liability on the part of someone other than your employer. These are often referred to as "third-party" claims.
If you are injured by a negligent driver while you were working, you have a workers' compensation claim and a personal injury claim. Our attorneys have extensive backgrounds in both of these areas of law, which allows us to provide you with the skillful representation you need for both claims.
Strong Advocates for Injured Georgia Workers
At the law firm of Hilley & Frieder, P.C., we represent injured workers in all types of these cases. Our comprehensive knowledge of both workers' compensation law and personal injury law allows us to provide better representation and advice regarding your rights on both sides of the case.
We have experience handling a broad range of claims against companies whose equipment caused a workplace injury, including:
- Defective machinery in factories or plants
- Scaffolding that collapsed on a construction site
- Malfunctioning cranes and other construction site equipment
- Auto defects in company vehicles, including tires, airbags and seatbelts
- Mislabeling of chemicals that result in serious injuries
If you have suffered an injury on the job that was caused by an equipment malfunction, contact our office to learn more about your rights and options.
Schedule Your Free Initial Consultation
To discuss your workplace injury with one of our knowledgeable Atlanta attorneys, call toll free 1-877-938-2300 today. You can also reach us via e-mail.
