A:When you file for workers’ compensation benefits, you are effectively agreeing that you won’t hold your employer liable for your accident, which means you cannot sue them, too. Only in rare circumstances can a workers’ comp claimant also bring an injury claim against their employer. For example, you might be able to sue your employer for damages not provided through your workers’ comp benefits if they intentionally caused your injury or behaved with “egregious” negligence. Alternatively, if your injuries were caused by someone other than your employer, you may be able to collect workers' compensation and pursue a concurrent third party claim.