What are Third-Party Claims?
Third-party claims are Liability claims filed by an injured party against a third party responsible for their injuries. These claims typically arise in situations where the claimant holds the defendant responsible for injuries, losses, or damages caused by someone else’s actions or negligence.
According to the Legal Information Institute (LII) at Cornell Law School, a third party claim is “a claim made by a plaintiff against a defendant who, in turn, is legally liable to the plaintiff for all or part of the plaintiff’s claim against a third party,” essentially meaning that claims are made by one person against another person or persons who they believe are responsible for their injuries.
The benefits of third party claims include providing avenues for injured parties to seek compensation from parties legally responsible for their losses or injuries, even if those parties are not directly involved in causing the harm. However, navigating third party claims can be complex, requiring thorough documentation, evidence of liability, and understanding of legal principles governing liability and indemnification. Understanding third party claims is essential for insurers, and individuals involved in personal injury, insurance coverage disputes, and indemnity agreements to ensure fair resolution of claims and protection of legal rights and obligations.
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Wilkes-Barre Workers’ Comp and Third Party Claims
Wilkes-Barre workers’ comp and third party lawsuits: how a workers’ comp attorney can help
What should you do if you were injured at work in Wilkes-Barre or Luzerne County, Pennsylvania? What if a contributing cause was that a piece of equipment was faulty or malfunctioned? You might submit a claim under the guidelines of Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation. However, the amount awarded may or may not cover all the medical and related expenses incurred when you could not work. How would you find funds to cover the additional costs? A third-party lawsuit against the equipment manufacturer might be the answer.
Our Wilkes’ Barre workers’ comp lawyer could provide wisdom and guidance in such a situation. Our workers’ comp lawyers have received many awards and have been highly ranked by client and peer reviews from Martindale-Hubbell. Munley Law began protecting workers’ rights to compensation for on-the-job injuries in 1959. […]
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