What is the difference between a workers’ comp claim and a personal injury lawsuit in Georgia?

What is the difference between a workers’ comp claim and a personal injury lawsuit in Georgia?

Workers’ comp is a no-fault system that provides limited medical and wage benefits but prohibits suing your employer for pain and suffering. A personal injury lawsuit against a negligent third party (not your employer) can recover full compensatory damages, including pain and suffering, full lost earning capacity, emotional distress, loss of consortium, and potentially punitive damages. The two claims can be pursued simultaneously.