As an illegal immigrant, can I still sue for a personal injury?
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As an illegal immigrant, can I still sue for a personal injury?
I work for someone who has his own tree company. I was not provided any safety equipment. We went to cut a tree and my harness got caught in between my chainsaw and a limb. The chainsaw cut my harness and I fell
from the tree. I had an L1 burst fracture. Can I get some help from him even if I’m an illegal immigrant?
Asked on March 3, 2017 under Personal Injury, Texas
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Since you were injured on the job, you have a worker's compensation claim. Your employer should have the appropriate documents you will need to file the worker's compensation claim.
You should also speak with a worker's compensation attorney as soon as possible.
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