A workplace injury may engage workers' compensation, disability benefits, occupational health and safety processes, employment issues and, in some circumstances, a civil claim involving a third party.
Valiant Law helps clients identify which legal and insurance systems apply, whether an election is required and how the available processes affect one another. Early assessment is important before starting or settling a claim.
Sometimes, but workers’ compensation legislation can restrict civil claims and may require an election. The parties’ coverage and roles must be reviewed.
It is a potential civil claim against someone other than the worker’s employer or another protected participant in the compensation system.
Prompt reporting to the employer and any applicable insurer or compensation body is generally important, along with medical documentation.
