{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "name": "Hurt on construction site but it's my employer's fault—can I sue them?", "description": "No—use workers' comp; sue others.[2][4]", "url": "https://justworkcomplaw.com//faq/general-hurt-on-construction-site-but-it-s-my-employer-s-fault-can-i-sue-them-283", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Hurt on construction site but it's my employer's fault—can I sue them?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No—use workers' comp; sue others.[2][4]", "description": "**No, workers' comp is exclusive remedy unless intentional harm (rare).** Utah/Idaho law bars employer suits for negligence.[2][4] Key factors: (1) Covers medicals/wages no-proof-needed; (2) sue third-parties instead; (3) retaliation illegal; (4) exceptions only deliberate acts.[3] File comp claim fast, document for third-parties. Lawyer identifies alternatives for full recovery." } } ] }