Question

Sue, a secretary goes to the storeroom to get a box of paper for her department. This is a task she's performed without problem hundreds of times. This time however, she slips and hurts her back lifting the box of paper. She requires treatment and cannot sit for long periods of time so she cannot do her job. A. Sue can sue her employer in court for her injuries.B. Sue is entitled to Workers' Compensation even though her employer was not negligent.C. Sue is entitled to Workers' Compensation only if she can show that her employer was negligent.D. Sue is not entitled to anything because she assumed the risk.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Sue is entitled to Workers' Compensation even though her employer was not negligent.

Explanation:

Sue is performing her normal duties that is required by her being a secretary when she was injured. So the employer cannot be said to be negligent in allowing her carry paper for her unit.

She will not be able to sue for employer for her injuries.

However when an employee is injured they are entitled to Worker's compensation and paid time off work.

This is given to employees even when the employer is not negligent.

Sue can get the Worker's compensation for her back treatment.