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Can an employer deny payment of a claim because the injury was the fault of the worker?

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Can an employer deny payment of a claim because the injury was the fault of the worker?

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No. Workers compensation benefits cannot be denied by an employer based on the worker s negligence. However, if the employee is injured because of his/her willful misconduct or because the worker intentionally injured himself/herself the employer does not have to provide benefits.

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