Studstill Firm, LLP

There are certain situations where an employee injured on the job has other options open to him or her other than the workers' comp system. For example, if a person working for another company causes or contributes to the employee’s injury, the injured employee may be able to file a claim against the other person or company. This is known as a third-party liability claim. Another example would be where an employee is utilizing a tool or device or piece of machinery that fails to work as it should (i.e. it is a defective device) and the employee gets injured as a result of that failure. The emp

If you were injured at work, or a family member died in a work-related accident, you need a lawyer who will protect your interests and obtain full compensation for your injuries. In workers’ compensation cases, most employees have one year from the date of injury to file a claim, but there are many exceptions to this rule that can change the time limits. It is important to speak with a workers’ comp lawyer soon after your injury to help you determine what time limits apply in your case and the best way for you to proceed if you hope to be able to keep your job.