When evaluating a lawsuit, one of the first steps we will take is determining who caused the injury. Similarly, we evaluate several elements in order to prove liability.
In some scenarios, more than one person can be responsible. We assign a degree of fault to all involved parties in percentages that add up to 100%. We refer to this as contributory fault.
If the accident happened at work, you are entitled to file a worker’s compensation claim against your employer. When a workplace injury occurs because of negligent or reckless actions of a co-worker, you may also be able to file a lawsuit against the individual, known as co-employee liability case.
To sum up, you have the right to consult with a personal injury attorney and to pursue legal action, even if you may be partly responsible for an accident or injury.