Legal Question in Workers Comp in District of Columbia

Re: Injury on the job

Any recovery from a third party suit would first go toward reimbursing the workman compensation insurer. You should discuss your case with an attorney to determine whether such an action is in your interest.

Re: Injury on the job

You can't sue your employer because you are receiving workers comp. If the negligence of the building owner was responsible for your injury, you could sue them. Any recovery you get from such a suit would obligate you to reimburse workers comp for the compensation (including medical expenses) that you've received, although you could still come out ahead, since worker's comp pays medical expenses at a deeply discounted rate.