Injury To Unborn Child

Where an unborn child is injured as a result of unsafe work conditions affecting the mother, Workers’ Compensation statutes similarly fail to provide for benefits. However, in this limited case, an exception to the exclusivity doctrine is recognized and the employee can choose to sue in tort.

• The Exclusivity Doctrine
   

• Anti-Discrimination Statutes
   

• Injury To Spouse/Parent
   

• Employer's Election
   

• Intentional Injury Of The Employee
   

• Non-Physical Harms
   

• Member of Class Given Option To Elect
   

• Injury To Sexual/Child Bearing Organs
   

• Injury To Unborn Child
   

• Physical Pain and Suffering
   

• Employee Misconduct
   

• Effect Of A Lawsuit On Subsequent Lawsuits