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Third-Party Lawsuits in Philadelphia Workplace Injury Cases
 

In Pennsylvania, injured workers typically rely on the workers’ compensation system for medical coverage and partial wage replacement after a workplace injury. But what many don’t realize is that if someone other than your employer caused your injury, you may be entitled to additional compensation through a third-party personal injury lawsuit.

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At Munley Law Personal Injury Lawyers, we help injured workers in Philadelphia pursue every available source of compensation. If a negligent third party caused your workplace injury, we can help you recover far more than workers’ comp alone provides, so you can protect your financial future and get the justice you deserve.

Workers’ compensation is designed to benefit employees injured on the job, regardless of who was at fault. However, it does not allow you to sue your employer in most cases, and it limits the types of compensation you can recover. Workers’ comp covers:

Medical bills
Partial wage replacement
Disability benefits
Specific loss or disfigurement
Death benefits for dependents

What it doesn’t cover are pain and suffering, loss of quality of life, and full wage replacement—damages that can be included in a personal injury claim.

If your injury was caused by someone who is not your employer or a co-worker, that party can be held liable in a third-party lawsuit. Common third parties include:

Drivers of other vehicles
Contractors or subcontractors
Property owners or managers
Product manufacturers or distributors
Vendors or outside service providers

These types of claims are especially common on construction sites, delivery routes, or in shared workspaces. You may be able to pursue both workers’ comp and a third-party claim at the same time, significantly increasing the compensation available to you.

There are several real-world scenarios where a third-party lawsuit might be an option for injured workers in Philadelphia:

A delivery driver is rear-ended by a distracted driver while on the job.
A construction worker falls due to a scaffolding set up improperly by another subcontractor.
A nurse slips on an unmarked wet floor in a hospital hallway maintained by a third-party cleaning service.
A warehouse worker is injured by a defective forklift manufactured by an out-of-state company.

In each of these examples, a party other than the worker’s employer is responsible for the unsafe condition that caused the injury. This can lead to a personal injury lawsuit in addition to the workers’ compensation claim.

A third-party personal injury lawsuit allows you to seek broader and more complete compensation for your injury. This includes:

Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Loss of enjoyment of life
Full lost wages and loss of earning capacity
Medical expenses not covered by workers’ comp
Punitive damages, in some cases

Because these damages are not capped or limited like workers’ comp benefits, the total recovery in a third-party case is often much greater.

To win a third-party case, you must prove that the third party was negligent and that their actions (or failure to act) caused your injury. That means showing:

The third party owed you a duty of care
They breached that duty through action or inaction
That breach caused your injury
You suffered damages as a result

Proving fault requires a thorough investigation and strong evidence. At Munley Law, we move quickly to:

Secure accident scene evidence
Identify all responsible parties
Interview witnesses and collect statements
Obtain safety records, contracts, and reports
Work with medical and occupational experts to prove long-term effects

We build a strong, fact-based case designed to succeed in negotiations or in court.

Yes. Pennsylvania allows injured workers to collect both workers’ compensation benefits and damages from a third-party lawsuit. However, the workers’ comp insurance company may place a lien on any recovery you receive from a third-party case. This means they can seek reimbursement for benefits they have already paid.

At Munley Law, we help you coordinate both cases so you maximize your total compensation and avoid giving back more than necessary. We negotiate lien reductions and protect your recovery every step of the way.

In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations for filing a third-party personal injury lawsuit is generally two years from the date of the injury. Waiting too long could prevent you from recovering any compensation at all, so it’s critical to act quickly.

In many third-party injury claims, we can negotiate a strong settlement outside of court. However, we prepare every case as if it will go to trial—so the insurance companies know we’re serious. Whether your injury was caused by a reckless driver, a careless contractor, or a defective product, we fight for full accountability.

If you’ve been hurt at work in Philadelphia and suspect that someone other than your employer is responsible, talk to Munley Law Personal Injury Lawyers right away. Our team will:

Evaluate your case for free
Investigate all potential claims
Coordinate your workers’ comp and third-party benefits
Negotiate or litigate aggressively on your behalf
Charge no fee unless we win

You deserve more than basic benefits if someone’s negligence caused your injury. You deserve justice, full compensation, and peace of mind.

Call Munley Law today to learn more about third-party workplace injury lawsuits in Philadelphia—and how we can help you recover everything you’re entitled to.

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