Workers comp covers the basics, but third-party claims have no cap. Most workers do not know they can pursue both. Former insurance defense attorneys at Lederer & Nojima identify every source of recovery.
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Workers compensation covers medical bills and partial wage replacement, but it caps your recovery and prohibits pain and suffering damages. Most injured workers do not know that if a third party contributed to their injury, they can file a separate personal injury lawsuit with no cap on damages. A contractor, equipment manufacturer, property owner, delivery driver, or negligent third party can all be sued in addition to your workers comp claim.
David Lederer and John Nojima are former corporate insurance defense attorneys. They know the distinction between workers comp and third-party liability. They investigate every workplace injury to identify defendants beyond your employer. They know which injuries qualify for third-party claims and how to prove liability when multiple parties contributed to the accident. They know how to maximize recovery by pursuing both claims simultaneously.
Third-party workplace injury claims are complex. The workers comp insurer has a lien on any third-party recovery, but California law allows reduction of that lien. Timing matters. Filing the third-party claim before settling workers comp can affect how much you keep. We coordinate both claims to maximize your net recovery.
David Lederer and John Nojima defended insurers for years before switching sides. They know every strategy the adjuster will use to reduce your settlement.
Zero upfront cost. We work on contingency - our fee comes from your recovery. If we do not win, you pay nothing.
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Workers comp is not your only option. If a contractor, equipment manufacturer, property owner, or other third party contributed to your injury, you can sue them separately. Workers comp caps your recovery. Third-party claims do not. Most workers do not know this option exists.
Workers comp does not pay for pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, or emotional distress. Third-party personal injury claims do. For serious injuries, these damages often exceed the medical bills and lost wages. Insurers hope you settle workers comp and never learn about third-party liability.
If you recover from a third party, the workers comp insurer has a lien on that recovery to recoup what they paid. California law allows negotiation and reduction of that lien based on attorney fees and costs. We reduce the lien and maximize what you keep.
California law requires all employers to carry workers comp insurance. If your employer does not have coverage, you can sue them directly in civil court for full damages. This is one of the few situations where an employee can sue their own employer. We investigate your employer's insurance status immediately.
We investigate every workplace injury to identify third-party defendants. We review the accident scene, interview witnesses, inspect equipment, and obtain maintenance records. We identify contractors, subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, property owners, and any other party whose negligence contributed to your injury. We file third-party claims against all defendants with insurance coverage.
We coordinate your workers comp claim with your third-party personal injury lawsuit. We negotiate the workers comp lien to maximize your net recovery. We calculate your full damages including pain and suffering, future medical costs, and lost earning capacity. Workers comp does not pay these damages. Third-party claims do.
Lederer & Nojima, LLP is located at 12100 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 480, Los Angeles, CA 90025. Call (310) 312-1860 for a free consultation. No fee unless we win.
Results may vary. Every case is unique. This page is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Contact Lederer & Nojima, LLP at 12100 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 480, Los Angeles, CA 90025 or call (310) 312-1860.
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