What is a third-party claim in a Florida workplace injury case?

A third-party claim is a civil personal injury lawsuit filed against an individual or business other than your direct employer. While workers' compensation provides statutory medical care and partial wage replacement, it bars pain and suffering damages. Under Florida law and Fla. Stat. § 768.81, if a negligent general contractor, equipment maker, or delivery driver caused your workplace accident, you may pursue a separate civil action against them. Jeffrey S. Altman at The Altman Law Firm investigates job site injuries to uncover every viable third-party claim and seek full monetary damages for clients.