In most cases, employees cannot sue their employer or co-employees for injuries related to workplace accidents. They are often limited to filing a workers’ compensation claim, which will cover their medical costs and lost wages.

There are two common exceptions, in which employees may be able to file a lawsuit. One, if the injury was the result of a defective product, the injured employee may have a case against the product’s manufacturer. And two, if the injury occurred because a co-worker intentionally harmed another employee, the injured employee may have cause for filing a civil or criminal lawsuit.

If you or anyone you know has a workers’ compensation case, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130.