I Got Hurt During My Company’s Trip – Is that Workers’ Compensation?

 

Many companies have a yearly company trip where alcohol is flowing freely, and judgment can be compromised by a “party” atmosphere.  So, what happens if you get injured during the company trip?  Is your injury covered under workers’ compensation?  If you slip and break your collarbone because you slipped on the hotel’s steps, there are factors which dictate whether this is workers’ compensation or not.  The workers’ compensation laws of North Carolina and South Carolina construe what is in the course of your employment very broadly.

 

Factors that come into play for an injury that occurred at a company outing include:

• Whether the outing was paid for by your employer.
• Whether you were paid wages while on the trip.
• Whether the outing was considered a fringe benefit of your job.
• Whether attendance was mandatory.
• Was the purpose of the outing was to benefit the employer.

 

So, if you have been hurt on the job during a company trip, pick up the phone and call Tippens & Zurosky, so we can be your voice, answer all of your questions, and file your claim!  Tippens & Zurosky has knowledgeable, experienced attorneys who can fight for your rights during this often long and difficult workers' compensation process.  Call us at 704-343-0018, for a free consultation. Let us help you!