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Are there any other avenues of recovery that I can explore in a work injury claim in Georgia?

A: You probably already know that if you're injured on the job, you need to file a work injury claim with the Georgia Workers' Compensation Commission. The current Workers' Comp regulatory laws prevent you from filing a claim or lawsuit against your employer or other employees whose negligence or misconduct contributed to the accident that injured you, but there are other ways you can recover damages against liable parties. In some cases, you may be able to file a claim against a third party who was liable in the accident that caused your injury. If you've been injured on the job in Lithia Springs, a Workers' compensation lawyer can help.

Third Parties in a Workers' Comp Claim

Other parties that can be held liable, depending on the circumstances of the accident that injured you, include:  

• Manufacturers of defective equipment or a defective product that directly contributed to the accident;
• If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident while performing work duties, you may be able to seek damages from the other driver, provided it can be shown that he or she was responsible for the accident;
• The landlord, contractor or sub-contractor whose negligence contributed to your accident can be held liable, provided they are not your employer. These types of cases are most commonly seen after construction accidents; and
• If a government entity was responsible for the accident that injured you, you may be able to bring a claim against that entity. For instance, if you were in a car accident and the local or municipal government body failed to properly maintain the roads in such a way that road defects significantly led to your accident, you may be eligible to file a claim.  

If you're filing a work injury claim in Georgia, speak with an attorney who can help you in Lithia Springs. A Workers' Compensation lawyer can help you by determining if someone else's negligence contributed to your injury, investigating the facts of the accident and mounting a case to recover maximum damages on your behalf.

When It's Time to Contact a Lithia Springs Workers' Compensation Lawyer

Filing a work injury claim in Georgia can result in having to deal with multiple parties. Your claim not only involves your employer, but may also involve 3^rd parties such as equipment manufacturers. At Murphy & Associates our attorneys are ready to answer your questions about your legal rights after a workplace accident, even when your employer challenges your Workers' Compensation eligibility. Georgia law protects your benefits. We make it a point to provide useful, free information, so you can make an educated decision before you choose to hire us.

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