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Originally posted by Rodeo
I don't understand how there could be no lawyers involved 
(I'm actually serious about that, it's a legal contest, why would an employer or employee want to go though the legal system without guidance and advice)
What do you mean when you say "none of this **** gets pulled?" No fraud or abuse?
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Brace yourself, this is going to be a shock.
We essentially have no personal liability claim (industry) in the way you do. Get hurt at work - bad luck, here is some money from the govt. Have car accident - can't sue the other party, as far as I am aware.
It may be different if health and safety rules aren't followed, but I think there'd have to be gross negligence, not some techincal breach, before anything could get through the courts.
Even if you can sue, you're not going to get damages, only costs, and only what the govt won't pay.