Are Shocking Injuries Covered By Workers' Compensation Law?

Question: Can I sue my former employer for an injury due to negligence?
Question Detail: While working for my previous employer I was electrocuted on 2 separate occasions by very powerful currents up to about 800v. Both incidents happened because the rooms worked in were covered in pooled water because there was only one drain in the room which they had been repeatedly told by auditors there needed to be more and the electrical cords being strewn all over the floor even though it had been repeatedly suggested that the cords should hang from the ceiling on some sorry of rack system had also been ignored. Lastly on each occurrence no-one seemed to think it was a very big deal and sort of laughed it off and did not tell me to go to the doctor but just to fill out an "incident and loss form". I also did not go to the doctor because I didn't think it warranted it and I didn't want to miss work. I did was not let go for this but was laid off later.



ANSWER:  If your employer had workers compensation insurance, then no, you can't sue for negligence.  Your work comp claim would be your exclusive remedy against your employer.  If you didn't file a written claim within a year, you may be barred.  What treatment do you think you need?