Can I sue someone other than my employer for a forklift accident at a Georgia warehouse?

Can I sue someone other than my employer for a forklift accident at a Georgia warehouse?

Yes. Georgia law allows you to pursue a third-party personal injury lawsuit against any party — other than your direct employer — whose negligence contributed to your injury. This includes forklift manufacturers, equipment lessors, staffing agencies, property owners, maintenance contractors, and operators employed by other companies. These claims are separate from your workers’ compensation claim and allow you to recover full damages including pain and suffering, which workers’ comp does not provide.