Unions were created to protect the rights of employees, particularly those that work in stressful jobs that are physically and mentally demanding. After a union member is injured, there are some special considerations to keep in mind when pursuing workers’ compensation. As a member of a union, you are bound by the collective contracts established between your union and your employer.
It’s possible that an injury you sustain at work is actually the fault of a third-party. This may be the case if you were using toxic chemicals that were not appropriately labeled or injured by someone unaffiliated with your company.
In these cases, you will file a third-party personal injury lawsuit. Whether or not your union will be involved in this is up to you and them. Since you would bring this claim forward as an individual and not just an employee, you may not be required to involve any other parties.
A Council Bluffs union worker injury lawyer at Law Offices of Gallner & Pattermann, P.C. can help union members who are hurt. Lead attorney Laura Pattermann has more than 30 years of experience in workers’ comp cases. We can help you obtain the benefits you deserve.
Call (712) 323-0999 to schedule a consultation at our firm today.
