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Can I pursue a lawsuit against my employer for high levels of benzene in the workplace

Asked by a user in Atlanta, GA - almost 3 years ago.

You can't sue your employer when you have been injured on the job, even when it was the fault of your employer or a coworker that caused your injury. Your employer should have a list of doctors to see for an on the job injury. You should ask your employer to send you to one of those doctors. If you need treatment your employer would have to provide it to you at no cost with no time limit. If you can't work on account of this and the doctor agrees you can receive income benefits. Please also...

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