If you are injured on the job, chances are any claim you make will need to be filed within your state's workers' compensation system. But there are some situations where a work-related injury can lead to a personal injury lawsuit. And in some lines of work -- such as the maritime and railroad industries -- injured employees need to follow very specific claim procedures that are set by federal law.
I Was Injured at Work. What Are My Legal Rights?
Understand your legal options—including your right to file a workers' compensation claim—if you've been injured on the job.
Workplace Injury Lawsuits: When You Can Sue Outside of Workers' Compensation
Workers' compensation insurance may not be your only recourse for a workplace injury.
Asbestos exposure and mesothelioma risks on the job: the facts.
Can I Make a Carpal Tunnel Injury Claim?
Your legal options if you're diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) due to your job or after an accident.
Can I Sue My Employer for Not Protecting Me From Coronavirus?
Learn about the obstacles—and potential ways around them—if you got COVID-19 because your employer didn’t take reasonable safety precautions to protect you from exposure to the coronavirus.
Railroad Worker Injuries and FELA Claims
How the Federal Employer's Liability Act gets compensation for railway workers who are injured on the job.
Construction Worker Injuries and Your Legal Options
Besides a workers' comp claim, you may be able to file a civil lawsuit for negligence or product liability.