In most cases, you can’t sue your employer or co-workers for negligence regarding a work-related injury. Usually, Worker’s Compensation claims are your only remedy, but it provides only limited benefits and permits no financial recovery for your pain and suffering. Other persons or companies responsible for causing your injury may, however, be pursued. For instance, if you are working on a punch press and the machine unexpectedly recycles and injures your hand, you may sue the manufacturer of the machine for negligence or failure to provide for your safety. In the event you develop a lung disease as a result of exposure to asbestos at work, you may have a right to sue the manufacturer or supplier of the asbestos for not warning you of the dangers of exposure. Or if your injury is caused by the negligence of an employee of another company or an independent contractor, you may have a right to sue. If you have suffered a work-related injury, you should talk to an experienced personal injury attorney for an evaluation of your potential third-party claim. The importance of this evaluation increases with the severity of the injury because worker’s compensation may only pay for a fraction of your total damages.