Protecting Your Interests After a Workplace Injury
Serving People Throughout Delaware County and the Surrounding Areas
No matter what type of work you do, there is always the possibility of being injured in the course of doing your job. From slip and falls, to repetitive stress injuries, to job related auto accidents or injuries suffered due to faulty equipment, no employee is exempt from the risk of a workplace injury.
Regardless of the type of injury you suffered or how it happened, you are almost always entitled to seek workers' compensation benefits. Exceptions include injuries resulting from your own intentional acts resulting in an injury on the job or those suffered while you are intoxicated or under the influence of illegal drugs.
In workplace injury cases, it is important to have an attorney on your side from the outset who knows the law and can work to see that your rights are protected. Attorney Edward R. Dougherty in Havertown, Pennsylvania, has more than 25 years of experience helping injured people throughout the Philadelphia metro area.
Third Party Liability
Mr. Dougherty has handled all types of workplace injury cases and knows workers' compensation law comprehensively. One of the most important things that can be overlooked in any type of injury claim, but especially in a workplace injury, is the possibility of third party liability. In these cases, someone other than your employer may be responsible for the injuries you have suffered.
Third party liability often comes into play when your injury happens as a result of malfunctioning equipment. If an injury occurs because the equipment simply did not work properly, you may have cause for a separate product liability claim. In other cases, if the injury occurred as a result of improper maintenance and the equipment is maintained by an outside company, you may be looking at third party liability.
Call for a Free Consultation
Call today to discuss your workplace injury case with a lawyer. Mr. Dougherty is committed to protecting your rights and exploring every possible avenue to obtain a fair settlement for your injuries. He is available during regular business hours and by appointment on evenings and weekends.
Litigation expenses, costs and fees are only deducted if compensation is recovered.
