As a Result of Workers' Compensation Statutes What Happens When

question 15

Multiple Choice

As a result of workers' compensation statutes what happens when an employee is injured on the job?

• A)The employer is liable for all injuries.
• B)Any legal proceeding involving the injury is adjudicated in the lowest trial court.
• C)An employer is not liable for a willfully self-inflicted injury.
• D)An employer can still be liable if the employee's own negligence was the fault in the accident.

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Definitions:

Separate Legal Existence

The concept that a corporation's identity is legally distinct from its owners, thus it can own property, incur debts, and be sued in its own name.

Continuous Life

A characteristic of corporations where the company’s existence is not affected by changes in ownership or management, ensuring perpetual continuity.

Limited Liability

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