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

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:

Added by Acts 1991, c. 8, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.

Formerly Art. 101, § 58.