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Chicago Workplace Injury Lawyers

Injured at work? You may be entitled to compensation beyond workers' comp through third-party claims.

If you've been injured at work, you're probably focused on workers' compensation. But many workplace injuries also give rise to third-party claims against parties other than your employer—and these claims can provide significantly more compensation. At Morrison & Associates, we look beyond workers' comp to identify all potential sources of recovery, including equipment manufacturers, property owners, contractors, and others.

2.8 million

Workplace injuries annually in US

5,000+

Workers killed on the job each year

200,000+

Construction workers injured in falls annually

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Common Causes of Workplace Injuries

Defective equipment or machinery
Falls from heights (scaffolding, ladders, roofs)
Electrocution and electrical burns
Toxic exposure and occupational illness
Vehicle accidents while working
Construction site hazards
Inadequate safety equipment
Third-party contractor negligence

Compensation Available in Workplace Injuries Cases

Economic Damages

  • Full medical expenses (beyond workers' comp limits)
  • Complete lost wages (workers' comp only pays partial)
  • Future earning capacity
  • Vocational rehabilitation
  • Home modification costs

Non-Economic Damages

  • Pain and suffering (not available in workers' comp)
  • Emotional distress
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Permanent disability
  • Disfigurement

Why Third-Party Claims Matter

1

Workers' comp only pays partial wages and limited medical benefits

2

Workers' comp doesn't compensate for pain and suffering

3

Third-party claims can provide full compensation for all damages

4

Multiple parties may be liable beyond your employer

5

You can pursue both workers' comp and third-party claims simultaneously

Our Workplace Injuries Case Results

$950,000

Workplace Injury

Construction worker fell due to inadequate safety equipment provided by contractor.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is unique.

Workplace Injuries FAQs

Generally no—workers' compensation is the exclusive remedy against your employer. However, there are exceptions: if your employer intentionally caused your injury, doesn't carry workers' comp insurance, or if you're an independent contractor. More importantly, third parties (not your employer) often can be sued.
A third-party claim is a personal injury lawsuit against someone other than your employer who caused or contributed to your injury. Examples include equipment manufacturers, property owners, subcontractors, vehicle drivers, or companies that created unsafe conditions.
Workers' comp is a no-fault system that provides limited benefits regardless of who caused the injury. Third-party claims require proving negligence but allow recovery of full damages including pain and suffering, which workers' comp doesn't cover.
You likely have a product liability claim against the manufacturer, designer, or distributor of the defective equipment. These claims can provide significant compensation beyond workers' comp, especially for serious injuries.
Potentially many parties: general contractors, subcontractors, property owners, equipment manufacturers, architects, and others. Construction sites involve multiple parties with overlapping responsibilities, creating multiple potential sources of recovery.
Yes! You can collect workers' comp benefits while pursuing a third-party claim. If you recover from a third party, you may need to reimburse some workers' comp benefits, but you can typically keep the rest—and third-party recoveries are usually much larger.

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