Can I Sue My Employer for Negligence? - Keetick Sanchez

From K L Sanchez Law Office, P.C. — Can I Sue My Employer for Negligence? explores when and how an employee in New York might be allowed to sue their employer after a work-related injury. The podcast would examine the core legal principles described in the article: the prevailing rule that injuries on the job are covered by workers’ compensation, not negligence lawsuits, under New York Workers’ Compensation Law.

In the first segment, the episode would explain the “exclusive remedy” rule under Section 29(6) — meaning that for most workplace injuries, the injured worker’s only option is a workers’ compensation claim, not a personal-injury lawsuit, regardless of employer negligence.

The second segment would dive into the limited exceptions described in the article — situations where a direct lawsuit against an employer is possible. These include cases where the employer lacks required insurance coverage, intentionally caused harm, or the worker is employed in a category not normally covered by workers’ compensation.

Finally, the podcast would consider alternatives: suing a third party whose negligence caused the injury (for example a contractor, equipment manufacturer, property owner, or other non-employer) — and how that process differs from standard workers’ compensation, including potential for recovering broader damages like pain and suffering, lost future earnings, and emotional distress.

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