What Constitutes a Third-Party Liability Lawsuit?
To file a third-party liability lawsuit, it must be shown that someone other than your employer or co-worker was responsible for your work-related injuries. If you can demonstrate that a third-party’s negligence led to your injuries in a Chicago work accident, then you may be able to receive compensation. It’s important to understand what is meant by “negligence.” Negligence is when a person fails to act in a reasonable and careful way that would prevent you from becoming injured. Compensatory and Punitive Damages There is a difference between compensatory and punitive damages in a third-party liability case. Compensatory damages are to compensate you for pain and suffering that are a result of your injuries. Punitive damages are to punish the responsible party and to keep an incident like yours from happening again. For instance, a drunk driver would likely have to pay punitive damages. Punitive damages can be more difficult to prove as it must be shown that the person’s conduct was p
