A sanitation worker was injured by a garbage truck operated by their own employer — do they have a claim?

A sanitation worker was injured by a garbage truck operated by their own employer — do they have a claim?

Sanitation workers injured on the job are generally covered by Georgia workers’ compensation for medical expenses and wage replacement. However, if a third party — such as a negligent motorist, a defective truck manufacturer, or a subcontractor — caused or contributed to the injury, a separate personal injury claim against that third party may be available in addition to workers’ comp. These claims run concurrently and are not mutually exclusive.