In Maryland, as in many other states, the law generally limits claims for injuries that happen while on the job. These claims are limited to the benefits conferred under the workers' compensation statutes. In other words, this means that you cannot personally sue your coworker for negligently injuring you at work. This restriction even applies if your coworker, who is driving a company vehicle in the course of employment, causes a car accident while you're in the vehicle. However, in this type of case, it is possible to file a personal injury claim against a third party motorist if they caused the accident. So there would be a workers' compensation claim and an auto tort claim.
If you're injured on the job, remember to always report the injury promptly to your employer in order to create a record. In addition, make sure to seek immediate medical attention for your injury. When filing a workers' compensation claim, the two most important things to have for a successful claim include, an injury report from your employer and medical records showing treatment for your injuries.
If you've been injured on the job, call Portner & Shure today for a free consultation: (301) 854-9000, (410) 995-1515.
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