I was injured in an auto accident while I was a passenger in my supervisor’s car. My supervisor admits that the accident was 100% his fault. Can I file a claim against him for his admitted negligence?

No. Workers’ compensation is the sole remedy in this situation. Virginia Workers’ Compensation prevents workers from suing their employers, and also prevents injured workers from suing their fellow employees. It also prevents injured workers from suing other businesses and their employees who are in the same business, trade or occupation as the injured worker. (ie. different construction companies at a job site).

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