Workers' Comp Is Not Your Only Option
Workers' compensation provides limited benefits regardless of fault, but it rarely covers the full cost of a serious injury, and it does not compensate for pain and suffering. When a third party, such as an equipment manufacturer, a subcontractor, or a property owner, contributed to your injury, you may have a separate personal injury claim that can recover far more. Identifying these third-party claims is one of the most valuable things an attorney can do for an injured worker.
Alaska's High-Risk Industries
Commercial fishing has long been among the deadliest occupations in the country, and Alaska's oil fields, construction sites, and logging operations carry their own severe hazards. Crush injuries, falls from height, equipment failures, and exposure injuries are common. The remoteness of many worksites can delay emergency care and worsen outcomes.
Maritime and Federal Protections
Injured maritime workers may be covered by the Jones Act or other federal laws rather than, or in addition to, state workers' compensation. These laws can provide substantially greater recovery, but they are complex and have strict deadlines. We help injured workers understand which laws apply to their situation.
Maximizing an Injured Worker's Recovery
We coordinate workers' compensation benefits with any available third-party claims to maximize total recovery. Our goal is to ensure that an injured worker and their family are not left bearing the financial burden of an injury that was not their fault.
Injured in Alaska? Get a free, confidential case review today. There's no obligation, and you pay no fee unless you win. Call 973-566-5599.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nothing upfront. Our network attorneys work on contingency — you pay no fee unless they win compensation for you. Your case review is free.
Generally two years from the date of injury under Alaska's statute of limitations, though exceptions exist. Contact us promptly to protect your rights.
You may recover medical expenses, lost wages and earning capacity, property damage, and non-economic damages like pain and suffering. In some cases, punitive damages may apply.