Slip and Fall Accidents at Work: Understanding Workers’ Compensation and Third-Party Claims

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Slip and fall accidents remain one of the most common causes of workplace injuries, particularly during winter months when ice, snow, and wet conditions are present. While many people assume these incidents are handled exclusively through workers’ compensation, the legal analysis is often more nuanced. In some cases, an injured worker may have both a workers’ compensation claim and a separate third-party personal injury claim, depending on how and where the fall occurred….
By: Morris James LLP
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