Workers’ compensation is the exclusive remedy an injured employee has against their employer for damages resulting from a work-related injury or illness. This means you can’t also file a lawsuit against the same employer for damages in addition to workers’ compensation benefits. However, there are often other, additional individuals and businesses that caused or contributed to a workplace accident. Legally, we call these “third parties” and an attorney can help you investigate whether any third parties can be held responsible in your case and take legal action against them.