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Is there a possibility of a claim, for a lack of better terms, sick and suffering due to my wife's work related injury?
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My wife was injured at work, receives SSI and workers compensation. My question is am I entitled to any compensation for the changes that have occurred in our life because of this injury? For example there is no sharing of household duties, traveling, sex, sporting activities etc.
If your wife's injury was caused by a 3rd party (someone other than her employer or a co-employee ) then she may have a valid personal injury claim against that 3rd party.
If your wife's injuries were the result of someone else's negligence, in a negligence lawsuit against that person you would be entitled to claim loss of spousal services for some of the items you mention. As your wife was injured at her job, her (and your) only recourse is worker's compensation. The Worker's Compensation Law specifically prohibits you from suing your employer except under some narrow exceptions. If you want to make sure your wife is not able to sue her employer (where you might be able to tag along with a loss of spousal services claim), i would suggest a consultation with a personal injury attorney.
This is a fact intensive question. There is a legal doctrine "loss of consortium". I suggest you speak with a lawyer about the applicable laws in your state.
