In Juarez V

question 142

True/False

In Juarez v.CC Services,where a worker was injured at a construction site by an independent contractor,the court held that could not receive workers' compensation from his employer but no tort damages since the independent contractor was,in fact,an employee too.

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Definitions:

Orbicularis Oculi

A circular muscle around the orbit of the eye that enables blinking and closing of the eyelids.

Zygomaticus Major

A facial muscle that draws the mouth upward and outward, playing a key role in expressing smiling.

Buccinator

A muscle of the cheek that acts to compress the cheek against the teeth and is used in blowing and chewing.

Carpal Tunnel Pressure

The pressure within the carpal tunnel, an anatomical compartment of the hand, potentially leading to carpal tunnel syndrome when increased.