PJC General Negligence 2022

W ORKERS ’ C OMPENSATION —C OURSE & S COPE OF E MPLOYMENT

PJC 17.1

PJC 17.1

Injury in Course and Scope of Employment—Question

PJC 17.1A Injury in Course and Scope of Employment—Question— When Claimant Appeals QUESTION ______ Did Paul Payne receive an injury in the course and scope of his employment with ABC Company on October 12, 2012 ? “Injury” means damage or harm to the physical structure of the body and such diseases or infections as naturally result from such damage or harm. “Injury” also includes any incitement, acceleration, or aggravation of any disease, infirmity, or condition, previously or subsequently existing, by reason of such damage or harm. “Injury” also includes any damage or harm arising out of the medical or sur gical treatment instituted to cure or relieve the effects of the injury. “Injury” also includes any mental or nervous disorder that impairs the use or control of the physical structure of the body. “Injury in the course and scope of employment” means any injury suffered while engaged in an activity of any kind or character that has to do with and originates in the work, business, trade, or profession of the employer and that is performed by an employee while engaged in or about the furtherance of the affairs or business of his employer, whether on the employer’s premises or elsewhere. Answer “Yes” or “No.” Answer: _______________ PJC 17.1B Injury in Course and Scope of Employment—Question— When Carrier Appeals QUESTION ______ Did Paul Payne fail to receive an injury in the course and scope of his employment with ABC Company on October 12, 2012 ? [Insert PJC 17.1A definitions of “injury.”]

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