Q: While at work an employee was injured. It has been deemed that I was not at fault for causing the injury. Can he sue me?
After completing an incident report, and being interviewed by the manager, a supervisor, and an hr representative, I was told that I was not at fault for this employee getting injured. They reviewed my statement, took statements from witnesses, and thoroughly viewed the video coverage of the event. It was confirmed that this employee (and others) did not follow safety practices and this is what lead to his getting injured. He was taken by a company representative to get medical attention. He has bruising to his leg, a broken wrist, and shoulder pain. It is apparent that he will be out of work for the foreseeable future as he recovers.
A: A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. As a general matter, there's nothing to stop someone from suing another person. That's simply the way the legal system works. However, lawsuits could then be defended, dismissed, or meet other outcomes. Based on your brief description, it does not look like you were to blame. The remedy here appears to be workers' comp. A Kentucky attorney could offer you a more definitive analysis after reviewing all the details here more thoroughly. Good luck
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