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What happens if you’re hurt at work and someone outside your employer is responsible? In this episode of The Verdict, lead workers’ comp attorney Brian Groesser joins Clarke to explain how workers’ comp and third-party negligence claims overlap, and why that makes your case more complex.

Brian walks through real-world scenarios, like delivery drivers injured in car accidents, where employees can have both a workers’ comp claim and a lawsuit against the at-fault party. They discuss how these two tracks play out, what a workers’ comp lien is, and why the law doesn’t allow you to be paid twice for the same injury. Most importantly, they explain how skilled attorneys can negotiate liens down—or even wipe them out entirely—so more money ends up in your pocket.

If you’ve ever wondered how multiple claims interact after a workplace injury, we’ll take you through one of the trickiest parts of North Carolina workers’ comp law.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

📑 Workers’ comp lien – Comp carriers can demand repayment from your third-party settlement.

⚖️ Double recovery not allowed – The law aims to make you whole, not pay twice for the same injury.

✍️ Negotiation power – Judges can reduce or even eliminate liens if argued well.

💼 Right legal team – Attorneys who handle both comp and negligence cases give you the best advantage.

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