Injured On The Job? You May Have A Third-Party Claim.

Workers’ compensation pays some of your medical bills and part of your lost wages after a workplace injury. But what if someone other than your employer caused your accident? A third party’s negligence can destroy your ability to work and support your family. You deserve more than workers’ comp can provide.

Alvine Law Firm, LLP, investigates every workplace accident. We find every party responsible for your injury. Did a third party cause your accident in Sioux Falls or anywhere across South Dakota? We file a personal injury lawsuit and help you recover full compensation that workers’ comp will never pay.

The Difference Between Workers’ Comp And Third-Party Claims

These two legal options determine how much money you can recover:

• Workers’ compensation claims target your employer. You get medical coverage and partial wage replacement. You don’t get paid for pain, suffering or full lost income.
• Third-party claims target outside entities. When someone other than your employer causes your injury, you can file a lawsuit for full damages.

You can pursue both claims simultaneously for maximum recovery.

Common Third-Party Liability Scenarios In South Dakota

Third-party claims frequently arise in these situations:

• Defective machinery: When faulty equipment causes your injury, we hold the manufacturer liable.
• Outside contractors: When outside contractors cut corners on lockout/tagout procedures, scaffolding or repairs, we hold them liable.
• Motor vehicle accidents on the job: If a negligent driver hits you while working, that driver owes you full compensation.

These scenarios unlock significantly higher compensation than workers’ comp alone.

Why Third-Party Claims Deliver Greater Financial Recovery

A third-party personal injury lawsuit recovers damages that workers’ compensation will never pay such as:

• Pain and suffering: Full payment for your physical and emotional trauma
• Complete wage replacement: 100% of your lost earnings, not just two-thirds
• Punitive damages: Additional money to punish corporations that act recklessly

Our South Dakota third-party work injury lawyer team handles your case while you recover.

Immediate Investigation Preserves Your Case

Critical evidence vanishes fast. Companies repair or dispose of defective equipment. Contractors clean up work sites. Businesses record over security footage.

We start investigating immediately. We lock down evidence before it disappears. We interview witnesses. We photograph accident scenes. We secure defective machinery. We work with safety experts. We’ve won multimillion-dollar verdicts by building cases corporations can’t deny.

Your family’s financial survival depends on acting fast.

Book Your Free Consultation Today

Don’t settle for workers’ comp alone when a third party caused your injury. Contact us for a free consultation and let us investigate your accident and fight for maximum compensation.

Call Alvine Law Firm, LLP, at 605-275-0808 or send us a message through our online form. We serve injured workers in Sioux Falls and throughout South Dakota. We handle both your workers’ compensation claim and third-party lawsuit at the same time.