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Im disabled from a work injury is there anyway to sue for pain and suffering ?
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Spinal cord nerve damage, herniated disk, bulging disks and sciatica also get numbness in feet , arms and tingling in both legs also have work restrictions like can't lift over 30 lbs can't sit for more than a hour can't stand for more than 30 min or walk for long periods of time.
Generally, an injured worker can only recover lost wages and medical expenses for the work-related injury. Pain and suffering are not compensated through workers compensation (WC) so if your claim is deemed a work-related injury, you cannot sue your employer for pain and suffering. I do not know enough about how your injury occurred to provide a complete answer. If a third party was actually responsible for your injury or if there are facts that exempt your claim from the applicable WC statute, you may have more options to sue for pain and suffering. There are specific time frames that apply to WC claims so you should consult with an experienced WC attorney without delay.
Generally no. If it was an intentional act or gross negligence on the part of the employer that may change the analysis. If a third party was at fault that may change the analysis. I agree with Mr. Eglet that you should get a consultation.
