What is a work-related injury?
Workers’ compensation laws generally define a work-related injury to include any injury you sustain while you are actually on the job or performing any duty for your employer’s benefit. This can include errands if performed at the request of and for the benefit of your employer. Accidents in company parking lots and buildings are usually covered.
Although workers’ compensation is a “no-fault” system, there are various requirements you must satisfy in order to be eligible for benefits. The first question that will be asked about your injury is whether or not it is related to your work duties. In other words, “Did work duties cause your injury?” There are two steps to finding the answer to this question: you must show that your injury (1) occurred during your workday hours and (2) was caused by activities which you are required to perform as part of your job. Generally speaking, answering whether or not your injury occurred during your workday hours should not be difficult.
