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Worker’s Compensation benefits will pay under which of the following circumstances?
If the injury occurs during personal time
If the injury was self-inflicted intentionally
If the injury is work-related
If the injury is due to negligence of another employee
The correct answer is: If the injury is work-related
Worker’s Compensation benefits are specifically designed to cover injuries that occur in the course of employment. This means that for an injury to be compensable under Worker’s Compensation, it must be directly related to the duties and activities associated with a person's job. This framework allows employees to receive financial assistance, medical care, and wage loss benefits for injuries that happen while they are performing job-related tasks. Work-related injuries can arise from a variety of situations, such as accidents occurring on the job site, injuries sustained while traveling for work, or conditions caused by job activities over time. By ensuring that benefits are available specifically for work-related injuries, Worker’s Compensation aims to protect workers and provide essential support during recovery without having to determine fault in most circumstances. This protection is foundational to the goal of helping employees regain their health and return to work as swiftly and safely as possible.