Question

Jim, a 23-year-old factory worker, was seriously injured when a hammer fell on his head while he was at his work station. Jim hadn’t worn his safety helmet at the time of the accident even though the safety rules of the company necessitate the use of safety helmets at all times. Which of the following is true? Group of answer choices Jim will receive workers’ compensation even though he is responsible for the injury. Jim will not receive workers’ compensation because he is responsible for the injury. Jim can claim Social Security benefits. Jim will receive a severance payment when he returns to work after his injuries are healed.

Answer 1

Jim will receive workers’ compensation even though he is responsible for the injury. Option A

Step-by-step explanation:

Workers compensation generally provides coverage for an employees' injuries when they sustain an injury while at work. It provides coverage for the following:

• medical care,
• wage loss, and
• payment for permanent disability.

Workers compensation has nothing to do with the fact that the employee was negligent. This means that there is no differentiation in payments based on who caused the injury.

Therefore, in the scenario above, Jim will be compensated because the payment is not based on who caused his injuries.