Q: I threw a customer out and got into a fight with him outside my job. Injured. Am I entitled to worker's comp.?
I work at a bar. A customer became unruly and threw a glass on the floor. I threw the man on the ground and walked him outside, where we got into a fight. I consequently injured my leg. My boss says that fights are not covered under worker's comp. Am I entitled to worker's compensation?
A: If he fight happened during your employment hours or as a result of your job, you are covered! Find a Workers Comp Attorney to open up a claim against your employer and their work comp carrier.
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