can i sue my employer in negtligence and also file a workers comp claim in florida?
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can i sue my employer in negtligence and also file a workers comp claim in florida?
Asked on June 14, 2009 under Personal Injury, Florida
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J.M.A., Member in Good Standing of the Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I dont have enough facts here to give you a definitive answer. However, i can tell you that if you were hurt while on the job, then worker's comp is your sole remedy here, not a direct negligence action. If you were hurt while working by a third party other than your employer, then you may hav a direct case against that third party. I would need to know how you got hurt (i.e. a machine, the fault of a 3rd party at a job site or driving). I just need more facts. I suggest you hire an employment lawyer to help you and make sure you give the lawyer the facts of how you were hurt. good luck
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