If a workplace injury involves death or serious injury in Oregon and Washington an investigation should be made early on to figure out whether a third party independent injury claim for money damages can be brought in face of the current prohibition against bringing a claim against the employer because of workers compensation and labor and industries prohibitions.

Injuries at workplaces like construction sites can be serious- death, broken arms, broken legs, broken backs, crush injuries. Current law in Oregon and Washington does not allow employer suits by employees as this was set in place by the legislature when the workers compensation statutes were signed into law. An experienced injury lawyer can by a factual investigation determine if a money damage claim can be brought all the while the injured party could still get paid their benefits under the workers compensation system.

On job injuries or death estate claims can be brought even if the injured/deceased party was on the job if the at fault party is someone other than the employers like a co-worker, contractor, general contractor or any other third party.

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