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PERSONAL INJURY
Can I also file a personal injury case?
In most situations, workers' compensation is the only source of recovery for a person who is injured in an accident at work. However, there are exceptions. At the Law Offices of Cutler & Silverglade, our lawyers offer a free initial consultation
to discuss your case and determine whether you can file a personal injury lawsuit against the person who harmed you. We represent injured workers in Indiana and Illinois.
You Cannot Sue Your Employer
Your employer may have been negligent and created an unsafe work condition that caused your injury. However, under the workers' compensation law, you're barred from suing your employer or anyone who works for your employer for those injuries.
That said, many workplace accidents are caused by people who do not work for your employer:
These cases are often described as third-party claims, since the injury is caused by someone other than you or your employer.
What Compensation Can I receive from a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Our civil justice system allows you to recover full compensation against a third party for all of the damages you have suffered in an accident, including pain and suffering. However, damages such as pain and suffering will not be covered by workers' compensation.