Many people are injured while working every year. If you have been injured in a workplace accident, you may be aware that you can receive workers' compensation benefits. These benefits will cover your medical treatment, and they may also reimburse you for some of the income lost while you were recovering or because of a permanent disability. You will be eligible for workers' comp no matter whether you or your employer were responsible for your injuries. But did you know that in some cases, a third party can also be held liable for your workplace accident? In these situations, you may be able to pursue additional compensation from the liable third party, and this can help ensure that you will have the financial resources you need to make a full recovery.

Third-Party Liability for Work Injuries

There are numerous situations where a third party may have been partially responsible for a work-related injury, including:

• If you were driving during the course of your employment, and you were involved in a car accident, the driver or other parties who were responsible for the accident may be liable for your injuries.

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