PC calls in. They slipped while mopping the floor at their job and injured their back. What type of case is this?
Depends: If they were on the clock - WC; If they were not - premises liability
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PC calls in. They were delivering flooring to a site when a steel beam from another company’s crane hit them. What kind of case is this?
Workers Comp - 3rd Party Case
15
PC calls in. They were bitten by a neighbor’s dog while walking on the sidewalk. What type of case is this?
Dog Bite
15
PC calls in. They were visiting a friend’s home and were bitten by the friend’s dog after it got loose. What type of case is this?
Dog Bite
15
PC calls in. A surgeon left a sponge inside their abdomen during surgery. What type of case is this?
Medical Malpractice
15
PC calls in. A dentist removed the wrong tooth during a procedure. What type of case is this?
Dental Malpractice
15
PC calls in. Their elderly parent developed bedsores and malnutrition in a nursing home. What type of case is this?
Nursing Home Neglect
15
PC calls in. They were given the wrong medication at a pharmacy and became ill. What type of case is this?
RX - Wrong Prescription
15
PC calls in. Their airbag exploded and caused facial injuries. What type of case is this?
Products Liability - Takata Air Bag
15
PC calls in. Their car engine caught fire due to a manufacturer defect. What type of case is this?
Products Liability - Other Car Parts
15
PC calls in. They stayed after work to help clean up the kitchen. They cut their hand putting a knife away. They were not on the clock. What type of case is this?
Premises Liability - General Premises
15
PC calls in. They had a recalled medical implant that caused internal pain and required removal. What type of case is this?