Can I Sue My Employer For A Work Injury?
In most cases, you are not able to sue your employer for a work injury. However, if you are injured on the job, certain circumstances do allow you to take legal action. For example, you may be able to move forward with litigation if:
- You were intentionally injured
- You were injured by a defective product
- You are a contractor or subcontractor
Workers’ Compensation Claim, Personal Injury, Or Both?
When you get hurt at work or diagnosed with a work-related illness in Pennsylvania, you should qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. You may also qualify to pursue compensation from a third party who caused or contributed to your accident and injuries. At Berger and Green, our Pittsburgh workers’ compensation team can review your case for free and explain your legal options based on the facts of your case.
The Your employer can try to stop your Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits if they believe you can return to your previous job or another job that pays equal pay, or file to modify your benefits if they believe you can work a “light duty” job. You will need to counter their arguments to keep the workers’ compensation benefits you currently receive, and you only have a short time to act.
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