Can an employer or co-employee be sued for careless and reckless behavior that caused an employee to incur a severe injury?
A. No. The employer is granted immunity from negligence claims by its employers. The employee can recover wage loss and medical benefits even if the worker himself carelessly or recklessly causes his own injury and disability. It is a-give-and-take situation designed to ensure that as few people as possible are without any means to provide for themselves and their families, even the careless.
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