Can I file a civil suit against this maintenance person?

You have a worker comp claim. There is no "suit" it is a comp claim . make sure it is reported and that you are getting proper care.

Not if you have the same employer. With worker's comp there is a trade-off: an injured worker does not have to prove negligence in order to make a claim. But even where there is negligence, no matter how egregious or obvious, all you can get is worker's comp. On the other hand, if the maintenance worker was employed by a different company than you were, you can file a civil suit against that employer.

In Alabama, your exclusive remedy against your employer or a co-employee for an on the job injury is for comp benefits. There are exceptions, but they don't appear to apply here. Good luck.

It sounds like you are only covered by worker's compensation.

Sounds to me like a workers' compensation case. If the maintenance person is not a co-employee nor an employee of a sister company to yours, you may be able to sue for Third Party Liability. Your attorney will know what to do.

I would suggest that you see an attorney regarding the entirety of the circumstances, and, if you are injured while on your job you clearly have a Worker's Compensation cause of action. I would have to have many more details prior to the time that I could determine whether or not, in my opinion, there would be a cause of action for negligence. Generally, Worker's Compensation is the sole remedy for work injuries.

I am very sorry to hear about the injury that you recently sustained at work. You certainly should be eligible for Workers Compensation Benefits if the injury that you sustained has resulted in your need for medical treatment and further, has caused you to either be out of work, and/or you are suffering a wage loss. With respect to filing a civil lawsuit against the "maintenance person" it will depend upon whether or not the maintenance person was a co-employee or not. Please note that in Pennsylvania your employer and any co-employees are protected from third-party lawsuits as result of the enactment of the Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Act, as amended. If the "maintenance person" was not a co-employee you may have a cause of action if one can show that his actions rose to the level of negligence and said negligence was the proximate cause of your injuries. It is highly recommended that you contact an Attorney who is experienced in handling Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Claims at which time you can discuss your rights with respect to your entitlement to Workers Compensation, and further, whether or not you would have a viable cause of action against the "maintenance person." Please note that most attorneys who handle Workers Compensation Claims will not charge for an initial consultation and will accept your claim on a Contingent Fee basis.

You can sue the company for negligence, they had a duty to protect you.

Your sole remedy for an on the job injury is to file a workers comp claim Go see a w.comp atty. Most do not charge just to talk.They may know of another remedy also.

If the maintenance worker was employed by the same company as you, it's a worker's compensation case. If not, you may have a case against him and his company separate from the worker's compensation case.