What is the Difference Between a Third Party Slip and Fall Lawsuit, Versus Workers’ Compensation Hurt on the Job in Massachusetts?

A third party slip and fall lawsuit is different from workers’ compensation in the sense that the employer is not liable for the cause of injury. For example, if you are walking into work one day, but slip on ice in the parking lot and injure yourself, the injury would be viewed as a workers’ compensation claim if your employer also owns the parking lot and is responsible for safe conditions in the lot. However, most buildings/properties that are rented out for business will have a property manager or owner who is responsible for meeting the state’s standard safety and health conditions.