Can an employee sue a countyemployer for negligence in a motor vehicle accident?

Can an employee sue a countyemployer for negligence in a motor vehicle accident?

While in training I was in a County Port Authority van (on 01.16.09) that was in a horrific accident. My trainer was not wearing a seat belt. I was in the passenger seat. When the van flipped he, a very large man, fell on top of me pushing me into the road. He was unconscious I was awake. I never lost consciousness. I ended up in the trauma unit. I have had 4 surgeries. I can no longer drive a bus. I am in therapy and always in pain. I was told I could not sue the driver or the Port Authority. I am not even sure the van was inspected. Documentation available?

Asked on October 12, 2010 under Accident Law, Pennsylvania

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