If my injury happened because of my employers unsafe workplace or negligence of a co-employee, can I sue my employer?
By law the only remedy you have against your employer is your claim for workers’ compensation benefits. Even if the work injury was your employer’s fault, you cannot sue your employer or get additional damages. Instead, your only remedy against your employer is through the workers’ compensation system. However, if the work injury was caused by the fault or negligence of someone other than your employer or a co-employee, then you can file suit and pursue a personal injury claim against that other person or company in addition to your workers’ comp claim. Question: Since my work injury, I have had considerable pain, suffering and loss of usual activities. Can I receive compensation for these damages from my employer or workers’ compensation insurance company? Answer: No. The workers’ compensation system limits payments to medical expenses and earnings loss only, as well as specific loss benefits if you lose a body part or lose total use of a body part such as a finger or hand because of
