Legal Question in Workers Comp in California
Injuries outside of work
Can a workers' compensation claim be filed if an injury occurred outside of work?
Asked on 1/08/98, 5:01 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Bahman Eslamboly
Eslamboly & Barlavi
Injuries outside of work - REPLY
Your employer or their insurance carrier may not be liable for the payment of workers' compensation benefits for an injury which arises out of an employee's voluntary participation in any off-duty recreational, social, or athletic activity which is not a part of the employee's work-related duties.
Answered on 1/08/98, 5:01 am