Atlanta Third-Party Action Lawyer

At Gilbert Injury Law, we’re committed to helping injured Georgians recover the compensation they actually deserve after a devastating accident. Many workers and accident victims don’t realize that workers’ compensation or standard insurance benefits may cover only part of what they’ve lost. When someone outside your employer’s organization contributes to your injury, you may have the right to pursue additional compensation through a third-party action.

If you’ve been seriously injured and believe making a third-party action is essential for your recovery, we invite you to schedule a free consultation. During this meeting, you can speak directly with our Atlanta third-party action attorney, Jeffrey S. Gilbert, and learn how we can help you obtain the full compensation you’re entitled to under Georgia law.

To request your consultation, call (762) 300-3530 or connect with Gilbert Injury Law online. If commuting to our office is difficult, virtual meetings are available for your convenience.

What Is a Third-Party Action?

A third-party action is a legal claim against a person or company, other than your employer or a co-worker, whose negligence contributed to your injury. Workers’ compensation covers medical costs and partial lost wages, but it doesn’t pay for pain and suffering or the full value of permanent disability. Third-party actions allow injured people to seek those additional damages through Georgia’s civil court system.

When & Why Can Someone Pursue a Third-Party Action?

A third-party action may be available whenever your injury was caused in part by someone who isn’t your employer. These cases often arise in construction, transportation, industrial, and manufacturing settings, where multiple companies work on the same site or use shared equipment.

Third-party actions are especially important for catastrophic injuries, such as spinal cord trauma, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, and severe burns. 

Through these claims, victims can recover compensation for:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Future medical care and rehabilitation
• Loss of earning capacity

Because these damages are not available through workers’ compensation alone, third-party actions often make a life-changing difference in a client’s financial recovery and long-term security.