Jojo Suffered a Catastrophic Injury While She Was at Work

question 45

Multiple Choice

Jojo suffered a catastrophic injury while she was at work.Although she strongly suspects that the accident that injured her was caused by the carelessness of one of her co-workers, she cannot prove that fact.She therefore hopes to receive compensation for her loss from a workers' compensation scheme.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)Jojo cannot receive workers' compensation unless she can prove who caused the accident that resulted in her injury.
• B)If Jojo receives workers' compensation, she will likely be entitled to receive less than she would have been entitled to receive if she had been awarded damages after proving that a tortfeasor caused her loss.
• C)Jojo is not entitled to workers' compensation unless she voluntarily contributed money toward the workers' compensation fund.
• D)If Jojo is entitled to receive workers' compensation, she will receive compensation for her loss directly from her employer.
• E)Workers' compensation schemes operate in less than half of Canada's provinces.

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