Insurance Company Allies
Most injuries are of employees covered by workers’ comp so there are no damages suits for you.
Most injuries are of employees covered by workers’ comp so there are no damages suits for you. But workers’ comp pays only medical and wages, no pain & suffering or other costs.
If you find product liability damages you leapfrog worker’s comp without limit.
(The author is a product liability expert.)
Furthermore, while the worker’s comp insurance company will reclaim their payments from your winnings, leaving the bulk to you, they now become your ally in your suit and help you build evidence.
Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, it is not intended to provide legal advice as individual situations will differ and should be discussed with an expert and/or lawyer.For specific technical or legal advice on the information provided and related topics, please contact the author.
