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Handling Third Party Claims That Arise Out of Work Injuries

Often times, a third party, or someone other than the employee or employer, will cause a work injury. For example, often times, a third party will negligently collide with a motor vehicle driven by an employee for an employer and cause a work injury. In these circumstances, the employee has a claim against the employer under the workers’ compensation law. And, the employee has a claim against the third party under tort law.