Undocumented and illegal immigrant work in every state in United States. As an illegal immigrant, you do your grocery shopping in the United States, you drive on U.S. roads, you are work on U.S. soil, and you have rights. Yes, illegal immigrants can file personal injury claims in the United States.
If you have been wrongfully or even accidentally injured by another person, whether at work, on the street, in a parking lot, or wherever, you have a right to be reimbursed for the pain and expenses you have suffered. Illegal immigrants have a right to be compensated for their medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and even future lost wages.
You should not be worried that you will be deported or accused of a crime if you file a personal injury lawsuit against a U.S. citizen. Even if the other party hires a lawyer, in most states it is unethical for a lawyer to threaten criminal or civil action based on your status. The fact that you are in the United States illegally has nothing to do with whether or not you are injured and whether or not someone else should pay for causing you harm.
If you are considering filing a personal injury lawsuit against someone, but you are nervous because of your illegal status, you should speak to a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer right away. An experienced personal injury attorney will be able to protect you and your rights in this difficult and confusing time.
