| Description: | Most people who are injured on the job think they can only recover through worker’s compensation, but often times, a personal injury case is an alternative. Worker’s compensation laws generally state that an injured worker cannot file a lawsuit precisely against his employer for an injury at work. But, in many situations, the employer may not be solely or primarily responsible, and compensation is available against another party. The main reason you would want to file a personal injury lawsuit following a workplace injury is that you may be able to recover more than if you only made a worker’s compensation claim. In Georgia, you cannot recoup for pain and suffering from worker’s compensation, but you can in a personal injury suit. |
