Can I sue my employer if I get hurt on the job?
Generally, employers who subscribe to Workers Compensation, and their employees, are immune from suit and the only remedy is through Workers Compensation. There is an important exception, however, and that occurs where the employer deliberately injures a worker. Deliberate intent can be established by proving that there was a dangerous condition at work that the employer knew about which violated a safety standard, regulation or practice, yet the worker was nevertheless deliberately exposed to the hazard and suffered injury. The employer is entitled to a credit for all sums that the worker will receive from Workers Compensation. Still, pursuing this type of claim will generally result in more fair compensation than what Workers Compensation alone can provide.
