§ 9-901. Choice of proceeding against third party or employer

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   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.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 101, § 58; 1991, ch. 8, § 2.

                    
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