Legal Question in Personal Injury in Alabama

Eye injury at work

An employee played a practical joke by tying a pull string fire cracker to my desk drawer. When I opened the drawer, my left eye was injured. What are my rights?


Asked on 5/31/09, 10:50 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Randal Ford Ford Firm

Re: Eye injury at work

Did you report it to your employer and file a workers comp claim? A workers comp case would be the first suggestion.

Your co-worker may also have some personal liability. Much of your case (value) would depend on the extent of your injury and whether you may make a claim other than worker's comp.

Do you have any disability insurance?

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Answered on 5/31/09, 1:05 pm


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