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When Do I Not have to Pay for a Claim of Injury or Illness?

Generally, an employee is entitled to workers’ compensation for an injury or illness that occurs at the workplace and during the course of employment. Exceptions are:

• If the employee was intoxicated at the time of the injury;
• If the employee injured himself on purpose or while trying to injure someone else;
• If the employee is injured by another person for personal reasons;
• If the employee is injured by an act of God;
• If the employee’s injury occurred during horseplay; or
• If the employee’s injury occurred while voluntarily participating in an off-duty recreational, social, or athletic activity.

Greensboro workers comp lawyers of Ward Black Law can assist their existing and potential clients to legally receive the pay for a claim of injury or illness he or she deserves.

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