Question

Chuck works for Deepwater Drilling Corporation. While operating a Deepwater drill, Chuck suffers an injury. Under state workers' compensation laws, Chuck will be compensated only if

a. he does not have health insurance.
b. he is completely disabled.
c. his injury was accidental.
d. his injury was intentional.

Answer 1

The correct answer is option C

C. his injury was accidental

Explanation:The law states that an employee is entitled to statutory benefits from the employer when the employee suffers a personal injury by accident in the course of working for the employer.

So Chuck will only be compensated if the injury was by accident in the course of working and not intentionally.