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Fargo Work Injury Lawyers
Skilled representation for North Dakota workers harmed by manufacturers, drivers, and property owners
People in Fargo work at many different locations, such as Sanford Health and North Dakota State University. Workers at any type of Fargo business, no matter the type of work they do, may be able to file a claim against someone other than their employer under certain conditions. The Fargo work injury lawyers at Larson Law Firm P.C., are ready to explain when and how you can file a legal claim against a manufacturer, a property owner, a driver, another employer, or any other business. We are seasoned personal injury lawyers. We’ll explain your rights and seek compensation for all your medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and property damage. We’re ready to assert your rights today.
When can workers file a claim against someone other than their employer in Fargo?
Injured employees normally file a workers’ compensation claim against their employer, which pays their medical bills and some of their lost wages. But not all workers are entitled to workers’ compensation, and some injured workers may also file a third-party injury claim.
Claims by employees against third parties include much more. An injured employee (or any other worker) who has a claim against a third party can demand payment for all of their medical bills, all of their lost wages, and their daily pain and suffering. In many cases, the pain and suffering amount is the largest part of the claim.
At Larson Law Firm P.C., our lawyers have the experience and resources to file claims against third parties. These third parties include manufacturers of defective products, property owners who fail to protect you, negligent drivers, and claims against other employers. We also file wrongful death claims against third parties who cause the death of your loved one.
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Defective product claims
Workers regularly use all types of equipment, machines, and tools such as scaffolds, power tools, and forklifts. If a work product that you used at your Fargo job malfunctions, you will likely be able to file a product liability claim against the manufacturer of the products.
Products are considered defective if the design is defective, the workmanship is faulty, the consumer isn’t warned about any possible dangers, or if the instructions are wrong.
At Larson Law Firm P.C., our skilled Fargo worksite injury lawyers work with product safety experts who can show that the product that harmed you was defective and that the defect caused your injuries or the death of a loved one. Generally, when workplace products are defective, you don’t have to show that the manufacturer was negligent - just that the machine, equipment, or tool was defective and the defect caused you harm.
Some of the products that may cause workplace accidents in Fargo include defective:
- Equipment such as forklifts, hoists, cranes, and derricks
- Power tools and hydraulic equipment
- Conveyors, rotators, and other industrial equipment
- Hand tools
- Scaffolding and ladders
- Oil rig equipment
- Office equipment
Employees and contractors can both file a product liability claim.
Dangerous property claims
At Lawson Law Firm P.C., our Fargo work injury lawyers represent workers who are injured away from the company site. Workers who visit customers at offices, worksites, and any place that is owned by someone other than the worker’s employer can file a dangerous property claim against the owner if the owner fails to properly inspect the property for dangerous conditions or failed to warn the worker about these dangers.
Vehicle accident claims
Many Fargo employees use their vehicles for work. These workers can file a third-party claim if another driver (a driver who doesn’t work for the employer) causes an accident by speeding, driving while distracted, or for any other reason.
Some of the reasons Fargo workers may have a third-party claim against another driver are that the worker was:
- Visiting customers of clients of the employer
- Making deliveries
- Using a truck to help with a construction project
- Running errands for the employer
Claims involving other companies and/or independent contractors
Some Fargo work projects involve different crews or workers, such as electricians, plumbers, welders, and glass installers. If any accident at this site is caused by an employee of another company, a subcontractor, and/or an independent contractor, you should be able to file a personal injury claim against that negligent party. Subcontractors are generally responsible to non-employees for any negligent work of the subcontractor’s employees.
Can employees ever file a claim against their employer?
Employees can file a claim for negligence against their employer in limited cases, such as when the employer caused intentional harm.
What is the value of my jobsite accident claim?
The big advantage of filing a personal injury claim as well as a workers’ compensation claim is that the amount of the benefits is larger. Our Fargo work injury lawyers demand that negligent parties pay the following damages:
- Your medical bills, including emergency medical care, hospitalizations, surgeries, doctor visits, rehabilitation, medications, and assistive devices
- Lost income and benefits including permanent disability pay
- Physical pain and emotional suffering
- Property damage
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of bodily function
If the conduct of the negligent party was especially egregious, we also file a claim for punitive damages.
Our Fargo lawyers also file wrongful death claims against a third party if a loved one died due to their negligence. These claims generally have more value than the death benefits that are awarded in workers’ compensation claims.
Do you have a Fargo work injury lawyer near me?
At Larson Law Firm P.C., our work injury lawyers meet clients at our Fargo office located at 3220 South 18th Street, Suite 8C. If you are too ill or injured to come to our office, we meet clients away from our office, by phone, and by video.
We’ll answer all your questions and guide you through each step of the claims process.
Talk with our seasoned Fargo work injury lawyers today
Don’t assume your claim is limited to a workers’ compensation claim. Many workers can file third-party personal injury claims. The only way to be sure you have a valid personal injury claim is to speak with our respected Fargo work injury lawyers. We’ll explain your rights. Call Larson Law Firm P.C. or fill out our contact form today to schedule your free initial consultation. We have offices in Fargo, Minot, and Bismarck. Our attorneys represent workers throughout North Dakota.