While at work, an employee's safety is largely the responsibility of their employer. Any employee who suffers an injury at work which resulted from the fault of their employer may be entitled to file a work injury lawsuit. Work injury lawsuits are a way for injured employees to claim compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings and emotional trauma associated with an accident. Workplace injuries most often result from employer negligence, where appropriate steps have not been maintained to provide a safe environment. Some jobs contain inherent risks, but there should still be procedures in place to protect the safety of employees. Work injury lawsuits are not necessarily confined to those which happen at a place of work. They also cover any incident which occurs as a result of carrying out your job, even if that is not at your work premises.