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Can I sue my boss for assaulting me if i have no injuries but fear to go back to work?
Asked on Mar 14th, 2013 on Labor and Employment - Florida
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My boss jumped into my face yelling and hitting me with the bill of his hat then punched me with two hands.
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Workers Compensation Attorney serving Torrance, CA
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Yes, you can sue for workers' compensation claim for physical and/or mental injuries. But if you have no physical lasting problems, you may have psychiatric problems such as fear, depression etc. Then you can still claim workers compensation for a mental injury.
Answered on Mar 15th, 2013 at 3:48 PM
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Generally, for a claim of personal injury, you need to be able to show damages. You may be able to show intentional infliction of emotional distress, but that has a high threshold. Also, you may be able to claim a hostile work environment, but that also has a very strict set of guidelines on what needs to be proven.
Answered on Mar 15th, 2013 at 10:50 AM
You may sue, and may win, but you likely will not win much, since no physical injuries. You may also take out a criminal warrant. I suggest you first discuss this with Human Resources.
Answered on Mar 15th, 2013 at 6:06 AM
You can still file a worker's compensation lawsuit for emotional injuries.
Answered on Mar 15th, 2013 at 6:06 AM
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Yes you can.
Answered on Mar 15th, 2013 at 6:06 AM