Since workers’ compensation is a “no-fault” system, your employer will not be considered for their role in the injury. By collecting workers’ compensation, you automatically waive your right to sue your employer or your coworkers for any damages beyond the scope of workers’ compensation payments. The only case that this would be different would be if your employer were to maliciously injure you. To be allowed to proceed with a personal injury lawsuit, you would need to be able to prove that your employer acted with malice against you and intended to injure you. This falls outside of the scope of workers’ compensation. If your employer was negligent, resulting in your injury, you must default to workers’ compensation.