Accidents occasionally happen even in the safest workplaces. Workers Compensation Law insures that injured workers get their rightful indemnity and medical benefits. Based on the seriousness and type of sustained injury, a worker can count on compensation that sometimes gives him permanent benefits or a scheduled loss of use award. However, workers compensation does not pay for workers pain and suffering, which can only be obtained from the negligent party through, if applicable, civil litigation.
Injured worker cannot sue his or her employer (with few exceptions) because they receive instead workers compensation. However, the injured worker can pursue the party that caused that accident that is possibly the general contractor, a possible subcontractor or the owner of the building.
We invite you to our office, getting the facts of your case will be able to tell you whether or not in their opinion you have a viable civil case relating to your accident.