Not usually. However, there are some exceptions to being limited to filing a workers’ compensation claim. If your employer committed an intentional tort that caused your injuries – assault, battery, false imprisonment, the intentional infliction of emotional distress, fraud, invasion of privacy, or defamation — you might be able to file a lawsuit instead of a workers’ compensation claim.
Additionally, if you or your employer was not responsible for your workplace injuries, you might claim against the person who caused your injuries. Finally, you can file a claim outside of workers’ compensation if you believe your benefits were wrongly denied or terminated.