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You can get compensated for an injury if it is at fault from someone else (such as an auto accident) through a civil lawsuit proceeding. You do not need to have a job to get compensated for your injury.
How long you can sue your job after a work injury varies slightly from state to state. In most states you have three years to sue for a personal injury or accident at work.
So long as your employer pays you the WC benefit, no lawsuit against them is possible. Courts insist that WC is the "exclusive remedy" for your injury. You can sue a third party who contributed to your damages, but never the employer.
How long did you work in your last job.
The employee who instigated the "horse-play" will probably be held personally responsible for any injury or damage claim. WCI only applies to injuries incurred when the employee is performing regular job related duties. The injured person can file a lawsuit to recover medical and any other expenses caused by the person who started the rough-housing.
Any injury that is considered unrelated to your job.
Not if the injury was not job related. An on the job injury would qualify you for the workers compensation insurance payments.
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you can file a lawsuit against someone for practically anything.
Any injury that is considered unrelated to your job.
Any injury that is considered unrelated to your job.
A typical award in a successful worker's comp suit would pay all medical bills and other expenses that you incurred due to the injury as well as reimburse you for any lost wages due to the injury. In some severe cases, you may be able to recover pain and suffering damages, particularly if it was a really horrible injury or if you are permanently affected by it.