Construction, Industrial & Oil-Field Injury Claims
A work-related injury may involve issues beyond workers’ compensation when another company, contractor, property owner, equipment provider, or other third party contributed to the harm.
Key Issues
- Third-party contractors
- Unsafe equipment or machinery
- Property or site conditions
- Vehicle and heavy-equipment incidents
- Industrial policies and safety records
Third-Party Liability Can Exist Alongside Workers’ Compensation
When someone is injured at work, workers’ compensation may be only part of the picture. A separate civil claim may exist when a different contractor, equipment provider, property owner, vehicle operator, or other third party contributed to the injury.
Early Investigation Can Be Critical
Job sites change quickly. Equipment can be moved or repaired, work crews disperse, and records may be controlled by multiple companies. Prompt preservation of photographs, video, equipment, logs, training records, and witness information can be important.
