Injured worker sues after being fired from his job

A Wisconsin man has filed suit against his former employer, alleging he was fired after reporting an injury and filing  workers' compensation claim.

According to news reports, Charles Anderson hurt his left hand while working in a meatpacking plant. He notified his employer, Holden Meat, of the injury and sought medical treatment that same day.

Anderson says he was fired because he sought medical treatment and because he pursued a worker's compensation claim.

We're always interested by these kind of cases because the outcomes can influence the public's understanding of injured workers' legal rights. An injured worker cannot be fired for filing a workers' compensation claim, but there's a perception among many workers that if they report an injury or seek medical treatment, they'll lose their job.

At the Deuterman Law Group, we're committed to educating workers about their rights under the law.

 This video explains the process for reporting a workplace injury: