If I was injured doing a task for my landlord for another property, is she liable?
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If I was injured doing a task for my landlord for another property, is she liable?
Asked on June 26, 2015 under Personal Injury, Tennessee
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
The employer is liable, but since you were injured on the job, this is a workers' compensation claim. Workers' compensation is an alternative to suing your employer for your injury.
Your employer (landlord) should have the appropriate forms for filing your worker's compensation claim.
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