Unless you are an independent contractor, you could bring a workers compensation claim against your employer. The employer would be responsible for your medical treatment, and could also have to pay 2/3 of your average weekly wage while you are out of work due to the exposure (unless they have a job you can do that would not expose you to patients). You could possibly sue the patient or her family for allowing you to be exposed without warning. However, it is my understanding that scabies is easily treated and does not normally result in any long term problems. It would probably be a case to bring in small claims court. Also, if they have no assets from which a judgment could be collected, it may not be worth the time.
Answered on Dec 05th, 2012 at 9:32 PM