Workplace Accident Specialists in Tacoma Washington State

You go to work every day with diligence and dedication. But in a single moment, a workplace accident can turn into a horrific reality that threatens your health and your livelihood. After an injury, many workers believe that the medical and wage benefits they receive from Washington State’s Workers’ Compensation (L&I) are the only compensation they can get.

However, if your accident was caused by the negligence of a “third party”—someone other than your employer—you have a separate legal right to recover much greater compensation, above and beyond your L&I benefits.

At Car Crash, we are specialists who help injured workers in Tacoma and across Washington State find this “second path to recovery” that many miss, ensuring you receive full compensation for all of your damages.

Real-World Examples of Third-Party Claims

You may have a third-party claim if you were injured in one of these situations:

Construction Site Accidents: You were injured by the negligence of an employee from a different subcontractor.
Defective Equipment: A machine or tool you were using malfunctioned due to a design or manufacturing defect (claim against the manufacturer).
Work-Related Car Accidents: You were hit by a negligent driver while making a delivery or driving for work (claim against the at-fault driver).
Unsafe Premises: The property owner or a different management company failed to fix a hazardous condition that caused your accident.

Beyond L&I benefits, we get you the compensation you deserve for your pain and suffering.

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Beyond Workers’ Comp: Understanding Your Full Rights

Under Washington law, you cannot sue your employer directly for a workplace injury. Instead, you receive set benefits through workers’ compensation (L&I). But that is not the end of the story.

Workers’ Compensation (L&I):
- What it Covers: Your medical bills and a portion of your lost wages (typically 60-75%).
- What it Lacks: It does not compensate you for non-economic damages like your pain, suffering, or loss of quality of life.
Third-Party Liability Claim:
- Who it’s Against: A different person or company—not your employer or a co-worker—who was responsible for your accident.
- What it Covers: It includes full compensation for your medical bills, all lost wages, and the pain, suffering, disability, and loss of quality of life that workers’ comp does not cover.

Common Types of Workplace Accidents We Handle

Construction Site Accidents (falls, falling objects, etc.)
Machinery & Equipment Accidents
Chemical & Toxic Substance Exposure
Work-Related Vehicle Accidents

Workers’ Comp Alone is Not Enough

Our team of experts at Car Crash will manage your workers’ compensation claim while thoroughly investigating the possibility of a hidden third-party claim. We fight using every legal avenue to ensure you do not leave a single dollar of compensation on the table.

Contact one of our offices in Tacoma, Lynnwood, Everett, or Bellevue today to learn about the full compensation you may be entitled to. You pay nothing unless we win your case.

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