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Investigating a Third Party Case

Investigating a third party case

In Illinois, when you are injured at work, you are entitled to receive workers' compensation benefits under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act. You report your injury to your employer, you see your doctor for treatment and you file an Application for Adjustment of Claim with the Illinois Workers Compensation Commission.

If your injury happened because someone other than your employer was negligent, you would have what is known as a third party case. Under Illinois law you have the right to pursue a lawsuit against the third party responsible for causing your injury.

A third party case is a complex legal matter. From the time your accident occurs up until the time your case is either settled or tried before a jury, every step of a third party case needs to be handled properly.

A proper investigation of a third party case is crucial and should be should be done as soon as possible after your accident. An experienced third party attorney will take photographs, obtain statements from witnesses and preserve any other evidence that is necessary to establish your case.

The potential monetary recovery for a third party could be substantially greater than that of a workers' compensation claim as there are no statutory limitations. An immediate proper investigation of your claim is essential in preserving evidence and establishing who was at fault for your accident. Without a thorough investigation, your chances of recovery damages for your injuries could be greatly reduced.

If you or some one you know has been injured contact one of our Illinois injury attorneys at 312-288-8968 or toll free at 888-861-2510. You can also reach us through this web site by submitting our contact form.