Here’s proof that workplace injuries happen in the service industry, too. And those injuries can lead to workers’ comp claims.

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Tags: back injury, casino dealer, service industry, workers' comp claims

In some states, when workers are placed on permanent partial disability, it’s expected that injured employees will make a “good-faith effort” to find alternate employment they can perform. However, one state court just found a reason to overturn that 15-year precedent and allow a worker to keep collecting.

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Tags: back injury, good faith effort, permanent partial disability, sit home and collect comp

Imagine this: A company sponsors a Family Fun night of bowling for its employees and their families to improve morale. One employee injures his back while bowling. Does he get workers’ comp because this was an employer-sponsored event?

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Tags: back injury, improve morale, Workers' comp