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Can I file a lawsuit against persons or entities that caused my injury even if I am collecting workers compensation benefits?

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Can I file a lawsuit against persons or entities that caused my injury even if I am collecting workers compensation benefits?

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Yes. If you can establish that somebody other than your employer at the job site acted negligently and contributed to your injuries, you can still bring a lawsuit even though you are collecting workers’ compensation benefits. However, your workers’ compensation carrier may be entitled to get some or all of their money back out of your recovery against the other responsible parties.