Choice of proceeding against third party or employer

1. Law
2. Maryland Code
3. Labor and Employment
4. Workers' Compensation
5. Liability of Third Parties
6. Choice of proceeding against third party or employer

    When a person other than an employer is liable for the injury or death of a covered employee for which compensation is payable under this title, the covered employee or, in case of death, the personal representative or dependents of the covered employee may:

        (1)    file a claim for compensation against the employer under this title; or

        (2)    bring an action for damages against the person liable for the injury or death or, in case of joint tort feasors, against each joint tort feasor.

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