RN Takes Legal Action Over Denied Workers’ Comp Claim
As reported by Nurse.com in the article “RN Sues After Her Workers’ Compensation Claim is Denied”, the workers’ compensation process is meant to support employees who suffer injuries or illnesses in the course of their employment. However, disputes can arise when the circumstances surrounding an injury are less clear.
In a 2023 case, a registered nurse (referred to as Annie) pursued workers’ compensation after being injured while retrieving personal office supplies during her lunch break. Annie had only been on the job for eight days at a medical center where she served in a supervisory role with responsibilities such as payroll, scheduling, and credentialing. Due to a lack of basic supplies in her third-floor office, she decided to purchase her own and bring them to work.
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