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Home  >  faqs  >  I was hurt as a result of the actions (or inactions) of someone else, is my only remedy a Workers’ Compensation claim?

I was hurt as a result of the actions (or inactions) of someone else, is my only remedy a Workers’ Compensation claim?

Maybe not. Under the law, you generally can not sue a co-worker or your employer, and there are a lot of exceptions. However, if a third-party is responsible for your injuries, you may be able to file in Superior Court against them, and there would be some interplay between your Workers’ Compensation claim and your liability suit. As there very specific timelines that occur in filing a liability lawsuit, especially those involving those against the State or Local government, the sooner we talk to you about a potential third-party claim, the better.