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OWCP 3rd Party Claims — Explained
If you’re a federal employee injured on the job by a third party—such as in a car accident—handling your OWCP claim correctly is critical.
Many claims get delayed or denied because injured employees work with personal injury lawyers unfamiliar with OWCP rules.
To protect your benefits, you should work with OWCP-trained doctors and federal specialists who understand the process inside and out.
At FedMed Health, we guide you through every step of the 3rd Party OWCP claim process—from completing the CA-1 form to ensuring your treatment plan is approved—so your medical bills, wage compensation, and possible schedule awards are fully covered.
Follow these 10 critical steps for the best chance of claim approval:
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Call 911 if your injury is serious or life-threatening.
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Get a police report—never leave the accident scene, even if the other driver does.
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Contact a lawyer who specifically handles federal OWCP 3rd Party Injury Claims (not a general PI lawyer).
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Report your accident to your supervisor immediately.
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File an OWCP injury claim (Form CA-1) with your supervisor.
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Get a copy of all CA-1 pages—including the “Receipt of Notice.”
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Request a CA-16 form from your supervisor—this pays medical bills for the first 60 days after injury.
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Ask for a CA-17 Duty Status Report—take it to your doctor if you need work restrictions or temporary removal from duty.
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See an OWCP-trained doctor for a narrative medical report that links your injury to your job.
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Follow your doctor’s treatment plan completely so you can return to full duty as soon as possible.
Every day, more than 200 federal employees are involved in work-related car accidents.
With the right federal lawyer and OWCP-trained doctor, you can avoid costly mistakes, secure the benefits you deserve, and protect your job.
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