Workers' Compensation Laws Vary by State,but All Are Built on the Theory

question 8

Multiple Choice

Workers' compensation laws vary by state,but all are built on the theory that:

• A) employees' personal health insurance should pay the medical costs of any injuries.
• B) work-related accidents are costs of doing business and should be paid for by employers.
• C) governments are responsible for paying the medical costs related to an employee's injuries.
• D) employers are not responsible for employee injuries resulting from the employee's own negligence.

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