Husband hit by forklift and was killed. how do you get wrongful death when you are receiving workman's comp?

My husband was killed at Hormel Foods. He was hit by a man driving a forklift in an area near the breakroom. I was told that the man had his beeper taped. My lawyer says I the only thing I can get is workman comp. They also did not give the man a blood and alcohol test. This is the most disrespectful company I have ever dealt with. Is there anyway I can sue the man for what he did to me husband, since the company is not being held responisble