When an injury happens at work, the questions can extend beyond treatment and missed pay. You may also need to understand who was involved and whether someone outside your employer contributed to the injury.
Gebhard Law Office evaluates potential third-party personal injury claims for injured workers in Milwaukee and the surrounding communities. Karl Gebhard can discuss the circumstances with you and explain what additional information is needed.
Workers’ compensation and third-party claims are different
A work injury may involve workers’ compensation benefits. In some circumstances, the conduct of another driver, an equipment manufacturer or another outside party may also require evaluation. The available options depend on the facts and the relationships between the people and businesses involved.
Tell the office about any workers’ compensation claim already underway, including payments, decisions and correspondence. These issues should be considered together; do not assume that a separate claim automatically exists or that all recoveries can simply be added together.
Start with what caused the injury
Karl can review how the incident happened and whether a potential claim against another party merits further investigation. Useful information includes:
- The date, location and a description of the incident.
- The names of employers, contractors, drivers or other businesses involved.
- Photographs, witness information and incident reports.
- Details identifying any vehicle, tool or equipment involved.
- Treatment information, missed-work records and insurance correspondence.
Report the injury and get advice promptly
Do not rely on a general website deadline to decide when to act. Reporting requirements and filing deadlines can vary with the claim and circumstances. Discuss your situation promptly with a qualified attorney.
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development provides official resources for injured workers and information about the workers’ compensation process. Those resources can help with general questions, but do not replace advice about your particular case.
Can I call while a workers’ compensation claim is pending?
Yes. Explain that the claim is pending and bring the correspondence you have. The office can discuss whether a separate third-party issue needs review.
Does every workplace injury support a lawsuit?
No. The legal options depend on how the injury occurred and who may be responsible. A case evaluation is intended to assess those questions.
Talk through the circumstances with Karl
For related information, see truck accident claims, back and neck injuries and Karl’s background.
Let’s talk about what happened
Call (414) 873-6550 or request a free case evaluation. The office will explain the next steps and discuss fees and case costs before representation begins.
General information only. Contacting the office does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send confidential case details through the website.
More questions about workplace injuries
What should I bring when discussing a workplace injury?
Bring incident reports, employer or insurer correspondence, available medical information and details about the equipment and people involved. Tell the office about any pending workers’ compensation claim.
Where can I find official Wisconsin workers’ compensation information?
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development publishes worker resources at dwd.wisconsin.gov/wc/workers/. A workplace injury evaluation can also address whether a separate personal injury issue needs review.