Workers' compensation vs personal injury lawsuits

The Exclusive Remedy Rule: Why Most Workplace Injuries Never Go to Court

The Exclusive Remedy Rule: Why Most Workplace Injuries Never Go to Court, Workers' compensation vs personal injury lawsuits

If you get hurt on the job, your first instinct might be to sue your employer. You imagine a courtroom, a judge, a big settlement for pain and...

20 days ago Read More
The Exclusive Remedy Rule: Why Workers’ Comp Usually Blocks Lawsuits Against Your Employer

The Exclusive Remedy Rule: Why Workers’ Comp Usually Blocks Lawsuits Against Your Employer, Workers' compensation vs personal injury lawsuits

When you get hurt on the job, your first thought might be to sue your employer. After all, someone’s carelessness caused your injury, and you want to...

20 days ago Read More
The Exclusive Remedy Rule: Why Workers’ Comp Is Your Only Option After a Job Injury

The Exclusive Remedy Rule: Why Workers’ Comp Is Your Only Option After a Job Injury, Workers' compensation vs personal injury lawsuits

If you get hurt on the job, the first thing you need to understand is a legal concept called the exclusive remedy rule. This rule is the core of why...

21 days ago Read More
The Exclusive Remedy Rule and When It Does Not Apply

The Exclusive Remedy Rule and When It Does Not Apply, Workers' compensation vs personal injury lawsuits

If you get hurt on the job, the first thing you hear is that workers’ compensation is your only option. That is mostly true. The law trades your...

3 months ago Read More
When a Co-Worker Attack Goes Beyond Workers’ Compensation

When a Co-Worker Attack Goes Beyond Workers’ Compensation, Workers' compensation vs personal injury lawsuits

You get injured at work when a co-worker punches you in the face. Or shoves you off a ladder. Or sexually assaults you in the supply closet. Your...

7 months ago Read More
Deliberate Intent: When an Employer’s Actions Break the Workers’ Comp Shield

Deliberate Intent: When an Employer’s Actions Break the Workers’ Comp Shield, Workers' compensation vs personal injury lawsuits

Most people assume that if they get hurt on the job, workers’ compensation is their only remedy. That is the basic bargain. You give up your right to...

7 months ago Read More
When Workers’ Comp Isn’t Enough: Punitive Damages for Employer Misconduct

When Workers’ Comp Isn’t Enough: Punitive Damages for Employer Misconduct, Workers' compensation vs personal injury lawsuits

Most people assume that if they get hurt on the job, workers’ compensation is the only game in town. And for the vast majority of workplace injuries...

9 months ago Read More
Employer Liability for Intentional Acts: Suing Beyond Workers’ Compensation

Employer Liability for Intentional Acts: Suing Beyond Workers’ Compensation, Workers' compensation vs personal injury lawsuits

Workers’ compensation is designed to be a no-fault system. If you get hurt on the job, your employer’s insurance pays your medical bills and a...

9 months ago Read More
Does Workers’ Compensation Prevent You from Suing a Coworker?

Does Workers’ Compensation Prevent You from Suing a Coworker?, Workers' compensation vs personal injury lawsuits

The workplace injury you suffered at the hands of a coworker is a physically and emotionally challenging experience, leading to a natural desire for...

1 year ago Read More
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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common liability case queries.

What are some examples of negligent security on school property?
Negligent security involves failures to protect children from foreseeable criminal acts or intrusions. This includes broken locks on exterior doors, a lack of visitor sign-in protocols, or insufficient monitoring of hallways and isolated areas. If a known threat, like a violent individual, was not addressed and a child is harmed, liability may exist. The school must take reasonable steps to secure the environment, balancing openness with safety. Failure to have basic security measures can be grounds for a claim if an assault or abduction occurs.
What are the main types of legal claims or cases that arise from contamination?
The primary case is an enforcement action by a state or federal environmental agency demanding cleanup. Separate from that, private parties often sue for damages. Neighboring landowners may sue if their well water or property is polluted, seeking compensation for lost value and cleanup costs. Businesses may sue each other to allocate cleanup costs among responsible parties. In severe cases, personal injury lawsuits can arise if exposure to toxins leads to health problems. These cases are complex and require extensive scientific and financial evidence.
What immediate steps should a company take upon suspecting internal fraud?
Immediately secure and preserve all relevant evidence, including documents, emails, and computer records, without alerting the suspect. Consult with a lawyer specializing in employment law to ensure the investigation is legally sound and to protect attorney-client privilege. Suspend the employee with pay if necessary to prevent further harm or evidence tampering. Conduct a discreet, thorough, and objective internal investigation. Do not confront the employee or discuss suspicions publicly, as this can lead to defamation claims or compromise the investigation.
What are the most common sources of liability for groundwater and soil contamination?
The most common sources are historical or ongoing industrial and commercial activities. These include leaking underground storage tanks (like gas station tanks), improper chemical handling or disposal at manufacturing sites, spills from transport or pipelines, and the use of pesticides or fertilizers in agriculture. Former “brownfield” sites, where operations ceased without proper cleanup, are also frequent sources. Liability often falls on the current property owner, the past operator who caused the release, or the company that generated the waste, regardless of when the contamination occurred.