Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

You did not say who was at fault. If you are, your employer has to pay WC benefits to you and the damages to the other vehicle and occupants to the other parties. If the other party is, then; your employer still pays the same WC benefits but you can also sue the other party for pain and suffering also.

It does not matter who was at fault. Assuming that you were working at the time of the accident, you do have a valid claim for workers' compensation. If the accident was the fault of the other party, then you might have a third party claim as well. That said, you must exercise caution when considering a third party claim against the other driver because there are complex credit issues which could actually reduce, or, wipe out your potential workers' compensation recovery, with minimal recovery from your third party case.

You should consult with an expert who could explain these very complicated issues with you. You can contact me at 1.877.505.INJURY, or, go to my website at www.lupofflaw.com. Some of the above issues are addressed on my website.

You have a civil claim against the other driver and a worker's compensation claim against your employer. You have to choose the defendant very carefully to maximize your recovery. Feel free to call us at 213.388.7070 for a free consultation.

If you were not at fault in the accident call us at 800-816-1529 ext. 1 or check out www.thepersonalinjury.com .

We handle personal injury cases all over California.