Middleburg, FL asked in Consumer Law, Employment Law, Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation for Florida

Q: Can I sue boss after injured wrecked tow truck, told him was overworked, sick? Have proof of endangerment

Manager and my boss told me if I was overworked to let them know they will give me a time off. Was overworked 6 days a week 12- 16 hour shift plus nights, have text messages requesting to go home only for a short period of time to be sent but distance the cause me to wreck

2 Lawyer Answers
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
Answered
  • Freeeport, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: No. Workers compensation is your exclusive remedy against your employer.

Andy Wayne Williamson
Andy Wayne Williamson
Answered
  • MIramar Beach, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Likely no, but I suggest that you speak with an employment law attorney in your area. There might be a problem from that regard. On the accident likely nothing you can do against your employer on that.

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