Q: Are there circumstances where you can file a workers' comp claim and a personal injury lawsuit when you're injured on
the job?
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A: Yes. Absolutely. The general rules are that you cannot sue your employer and you are limited to collecting workers compensation benefits from your employer. However if you were injured while at work through the negligence of a third party, you can absolutely file a personal injury claim against that third-party. The classic example is someone driving a company vehicle while at work and then hit by another vehicle.
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A: Absolutely. This is common in cases involving an employee driving a company car and involved in a collision. Other circumstances exist such as trip and fall incidents while working on another business or persons property. Contact a Maryland work injury attorney to discuss further. Good luck!
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