My coworker caused my workplace injury. Do I have the right to sue?

An injury caused by your coworker will usually fall under the no-fault principle of workers’ compensation, meaning that you will be eligible to receive benefits. The exception is if your injury was caused by your coworker’s intentional act, such as workplace violence. In this case, the coworker may bear liability. If your employer knew the coworker had made threats, the employer could bear additional liability for negligent workplace security.