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Can I choose to bring a personal injury lawsuit against my employer instead of filing a workers’ compensation claim?

April 26, 2017bring claim compensation employer filing lawsuit personal injury

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Can I choose to bring a personal injury lawsuit against my employer instead of filing a workers’ compensation claim?

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If your employer has 3 employees or more, and is covered under the Workers’ Compensation Act, you may not pursue a personal injury lawsuit against your employer for work related injuries or occupational illnesses. The workers’ compensation system is an “exclusive remedy” for such injuries.