QUESTION
Can I file for defamation if they say that I faked my injury?
Asked on Apr 30th, 2014 on Personal Injury - Georgia
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I was hurt at work. It was a shoulder injury. My supervisor tried to talk me out of filing. I ended up calling an ambulance because they would not let me leave or take me to a doctor without doing the paperwork. I’m in a union. I called they decided to take me. After I left several people, I went to my union representative and said that the supervisor told them and everyone in my work area that I faked my injury, that I was not hurt, that I called the ambulance to get out of the questioning. This has made me look bad at my workplace and at home. I have an uncle that works there to and the news went straight to him and through to the rest of my family.
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Given the facts, I would not advise investing in a lawsuit for defamation when you have several witnesses that would testify against you. You do have a workers compensation claim against your Employer if you continue to require treatment for your injuries , and are missing time from work.
Answered on May 01st, 2014 at 9:31 AM
Not worth it on defamation claim. But good workers comp case.
Answered on May 01st, 2014 at 8:37 AM