Can I sue my employer for a heat stoke personal injury? 26 Answers as of May 11, 2011
Can I sue my employer for a heat stoke? I was working with a supervisor and started feeling funny. I asked if I could stop for a few minutes because I felt funny. He did not stop. I ended up in ICU with dehydration, kidney failure, liver and pancreas shock. I spent a total of three days in the hospital and am still not up to par from the heat stroke. I came real close to death.Free Case Evaluation by a Local Lawyer!
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David Hoines Law | David Hoines
You have a workers compensation claim.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 5/11/2011
Michael Anthony Wing, P.C. | Michael Anthony Wing
If you have permanent injury, and your job was such that it unusually increased the risk of heat stroke, then you may be able to make a claim for workman's compensation. Have a lawyer in your area review the facts of your case with you. Stay well.
Answer Applies to: Alabama
Replied: 5/6/2011
Wilson & Hajek, LLC | Eddie W. Wilson
It sounds like a workers compensation case against your employer.
Answer Applies to: Virginia
Replied: 5/4/2011
David F. Stoddard | David F. Stoddard
I do not think you can sue your employer, but you probably have a workers compensation claim. Workers Compensation is the exclusive remedy for accidents that occur on the job, with some narrow exceptions, regardless of who is at fault.
Answer Applies to: South Carolina
Replied: 5/4/2011
David B. Sacks, P.A. | David Sacks
Depending on the jurisdiction you are in, an employee can usually only sue their employer for workers' compensation benefits. In many states a compensate-able injury requires a physical injury. Heat stroke is not a physical injury, therefore I believe the answer would be no, you cannot bring a claim for heat stroke, at least in most jurisdictions.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 5/4/2011
Allegretti & Associates | James L. Allegretti
You cannot sue your employer but you can file a workman's comp action if the injury arose out of and in the course of your employment.
Answer Applies to: Illinois
Replied: 5/4/2011
Ramunno & Ramunno, P.A. | Lawrence A. Ramunno
You would have a Worker's Compensation claim if your doctor will establish the problem was caused by work activities. Please discuss, ASAP, with an lawyer.
Answer Applies to: Delaware
Replied: 5/4/2011
Patrick M Lamar Attorney | Patrick M Lamar
Absolutely, it is related to your work. But, you can only sue for workers compensation, not personal injury unless you can show it was intentional.
Answer Applies to: Alabama
Replied: 5/4/2011
Paul Whitfield and Associates P.A. | Paul L. Whitfield
You have a worker comp case against your employer. The degree to which the supervisor drove you may be relevant.
Answer Applies to: North Carolina
Replied: 5/4/2011
Barry Rabovsky & Associates | Barry Rabovsky
You may have a case, based upon the information that you have supplied. We would be happy to provide you with a free consultation if you call my office at either of the numbers listed below. If my office accepts your case, there is no fee charged unless we are able to obtain a settlement for you.
Answer Applies to: Illinois
Replied: 5/4/2011
Law Office of Russell D. Gray, PC | Russell D. Gray
In Utah, if you are injured or sickened on the job your only recourse is to pursue a workers compensation claim. Your heat stroke may or may not be related to your employment; you should probably contact a workers compensation attorney for more specific advice.
Answer Applies to: Utah
Replied: 5/3/2011
Cody and Gonillo, LLP | Christine Gonilla
This is a workers compensation matter in the first instance. Your medical expenses should be covered and any permanent impairment suffered. If the claim involves recklessness on the part of your employer you may be able to get beyond the workers compensation but that may be difficult to prove.
Answer Applies to: Connecticut
Replied: 5/3/2011
Ron Robinson Law | Ron Robinson
If the doctors relate the cause of your condition to your job, you have a workman's comp claim for medical treatment, wage loss while recovering and/or retraining and short and long term disability benefits. Workman's compensation insurance is required and it replaces your ability to sue your employer unless he did not buy proper coverage for his employees.
Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 5/3/2011
LT Pepper Law | Luke T. Pepper
Your remedy would be worker's compensation since it happened on the job. I am sorry you got sick. We can help with your worker's comp claim.
Answer Applies to: Pennsylvania
Replied: 5/3/2011
Kelaher Law Offices, P.A. | James P Kelaher
No, workers compensation is your exclusive remedy.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 5/3/2011
The Law Offices of Mark Kotlarsky | Mark Kotlarsky
It sounds like a workers compensation case.
Answer Applies to: Maryland
Replied: 5/3/2011
Premier Law Group | Jason Epstein
You definitely have an L&I claim. You should contact an L&I attorney as soon as possible.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 5/3/2011
Ferguson & Ferguson | Randy W. Ferguson
It is a worker's compensation case, not a personal injury case. You should talk to an attorney.
Answer Applies to: Alabama
Replied: 5/3/2011
Garruto & Calabria, LLC | Andrew F. Garruto
You have a workers' compensation claim for medical benefits, and perhaps temporary disability benefits. If you suffered a permanent injury from this incident, then you have a claim for compensation for your permanent injury.
Answer Applies to: New Jersey
Replied: 5/3/2011
Klisz Law Office, PLLC | Timothy J. Klisz
It would likely be a workers comp case. I would be happy to discuss the matter with you.
Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 5/3/2011
Law Office of Mark J. Leonardo | Mark Leonardo
If the claim originated from your employment it would be covered by workers compensation. You can either file a claim on your own or get a workers compensation attorney.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 5/3/2011
Lyle B. Masnikoff and Associates | Lyle B. Masnikoff
No but you have a workers compensation case against the employer and its insurance company. Call a workers comp attorney.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 5/3/2011
Diefer Law Group, P.C. | Marcelo Dieguez
Yes. At a minimum, you may have a Worker's Compensation claim.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 5/3/2011
Diana K. Zilko, Attorney at Law | Diana K. Zilko
Typically for on-the-job injuries your avenue for recovery is through worker's compensation. A civil suit is available if the employer does not have work comp coverage. If you have any further questions, please let me know.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 5/3/2011
Cary J. Wintroub & Associates | Cary J. Wintroub
You may have a worker's compensation action not a personal injury action. You should review your rights with a worker's comp lawyer.
Answer Applies to: Illinois
Replied: 5/3/2011
Rothstein Law PLLC | Eric Rothstein
Sounds like you may be limited to a workers' compensation claim. Does your employer have worker's comp insurance? Have you consulted with a comp attorney? If can refer you to someone if you need it.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 5/3/2011
