QUESTION
Is it true that you cannot sue your ex employer?
Asked on Dec 14th, 2012 on Personal Injury - Pennsylvania
More details to this question:
At my job an engine fall on my hand and after two weeks, I was fired. I was told in Pennsylvania, I cannot suit my ex employer. I have an injury that I might have to live with, pain in my finger on wrist for the rest of my life.
1 ANSWER
An engie falling on your hand at work is considered a work injury in Pennsylvania. While you cannot sue your employer, under the Workers' Compensation Act, you are entitled to payment for lost wages and medical bills related to the work injury. Your employer may believe that by firing you they have escaped having to pay for your work injury, but you have a right to file a workers' compensation claim and pursue payment even if you were fired. You should speak to a lawyer that handles workers' compensation claims.
Answered on Dec 17th, 2012 at 9:57 AM