Jobsite Negligence:
Is it a worker’s compensation claim or a personal injury case?
Injuries sustained while in the course and scope of your employment are always worker’s compensation claims and should be reported immediately to your company. But sometimes injuries sustained on the job can be both worker’s compensation AND a personal injury claim.
For example, if you are driving for your job and, due the negligence of someone else, you are involved in an accident, you have BOTH a worker’s compensation claim AND a personal injury claim. Worker’s compensation is the exclusive remedy for injuries resulting from your work, or the negligence of someone you work with. However, if you are injured on the job through the negligence of a third party not associated with your company, in many cases you will be able to also bring a personal injury claim against the person that hurt you. It is important that you consult with an attorney anytime you are injured on the job and it is due to the fault of someone other than a fellow employee.
Notify your employer of the injury, seek medical treatment right away and then give us a call.