Workers’ comp is an administrative remedy that pays medical bills and partial wages regardless of fault, but does not cover physical pain and suffering. A third-party civil claim is filed against an outside entity whose negligence caused the crash, allowing for pursuit of a more complete scope of financial damages.
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What is the difference between workers’ compensation and a third-party personal injury lawsuit?
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