Can you sue a company for pain and suffering from a workers comp injury?

As a general rule, the answer is no.  The point of the creation of the worker's compensation system that was created many years ago was so workers would not have to prove anyone was at fault for an accident.  In the past, it was treated like any other case.  If you wanted to sue your company, you had to show there was wrongdoing or negligence on the part of your company.  When workers got hurt on the job, they would then have to often go through a difficult litigation process to make a claim.  That would often mean medical bills and lost wages would not be paid while the case was ongoing.  The "no fault" worker's compensation system was created so the injured party could seek wages and medical treatment immediately, regardless of how the accident happened - it just needed to happen while in the course of your employment.   In sum, you would be entitled to 60% of your average weekly wage for the time you are out of work and all related medical treatment should be paid.  If these are not happening, you may need an attorney.  In addition, if your injuries are serious enough, you may also be entitled to a lump sum settlement which an attorney can negotiate for you.  The best advice is to seek a free consultation of a worker's compensation attorney in your area.