Can I file against entities that caused my injury even if I am collecting worker’s compensation?

Stephen D. Phillips: Yes. If you collect workers’ compensation you can also sue the person, corporation or product that injured you, although a significant portion of the compensation you received will have to be paid back.

Attorney Stephen D. Phillips · Personal Injury · 39-second answer

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Yes, if you’re injured and you collect workers’ compensation benefits, you can also file a lawsuit against the person or corporation or product that injured you. What happens is that we’ll have to pay back a significant portion of the workers’ compensation you received, but you also can sue and recover directly from the person or corporation or product that injured you.

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