An Injury That Occurs While an Employee Is Commuting to or from Work

question 97

True/False

An injury that occurs while an employee is commuting to or from work is usually not considered to have occurred on the job or in the course of employment and hence is not covered by workers' compensation law.

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Definitions:

Bones

The hard, structural components that make up the skeleton of vertebrates, providing support, protection, and aiding in movement.

Radioactive Iodine

A form of iodine that emits radiation, used in medical treatments and diagnoses, especially for thyroid disorders.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland in the neck that secretes hormones regulating growth and metabolism.

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, important in controlling growth, metabolism, and regeneration, often called the "master gland."