Posted: March 16th, 2016

Workman’s compensation and what constitutes an injury under this Act. Discuss

John asks to attend a work related training conference in another state. His travel is approved. While at the conference, the hotel is evacuated due to a fire alarm. While attempting to exit out of the hotel, John trips and falls, breaking his leg. Is his injury compensable under the Workers Compensation Act? If his injury is compensable what facts and portions of the Workers Compensation Act would lead you to this conclusion? If his injury is not compensable what facts or portions of the Workers Compensation Act would lead you to this conclusion?