Q: I was bitten by a dog at an animal sanctuary that I work at. I did not sign a waiver. Can I sue?
I work at an animal sanctuary in the state of Pennsylvania and was recently bitten by a dog there. I never signed any waivers or any type of paper saying I omit any possibility of suing them. There were no signs or any indication that the dog was vicious. Is suing the sanctuary still possible?
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A: Since you were employed by the animal sanctuary, it would appear that you would have a worker's compensation case to pursue. In most states, the element of fault is not required to pursue a claim or case through worker's compensation. You need to establish that you were injured during the course and scope of your employment.
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