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  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "FAQPage",
  "name": "Can I sue my employer directly for occupational illness instead of workers comp?",
  "description": "No, comp exclusive unless intentional; stick to claim[1].",
  "url": "https://justworkcomplaw.com//faq/occupational-illness-can-i-sue-my-employer-directly-for-occupational-illness-instead-of-workers-comp-237",
  "mainEntity": [
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Can I sue my employer directly for occupational illness instead of workers comp?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "No, comp exclusive unless intentional; stick to claim[1].",
        "description": "Rarely; workers comp is exclusive remedy unless intentional tort.\n\nLimits third-party suits; employer immunity for negligence[1].\n\n- Exceptions: deliberate harm.\n- Product liability separate.\n- Higher proof threshold.\n\nComp first; lawyer assesses suits."
      }
    }
  ]
}