If a traumatic brain injury occurs in the workplace, can the employer be sued for compensation?
Ordinarily, employers cannot be sued for injuries to an employee that occur during the scope and course of employment. Under those circumstances, the employee must make a claim for workers compensation. However, most states have some exceptions to the general rule that an employer cannot be sued for work related injuries. For example, when a worker at a job site is negligently injured by someone other than the employer (such as another subcontractor at a construction site), the negligent party ordinarily can be held responsible in court for the injuries. Speaking with an attorney who specializes in representing workers with workers compensation claims is recommended to learn about available compensation for work related traumatic brain injuries.
