Compensable Injury
/ˌkɒmpənˈseɪbəl ˈɪndʒəri/
Definitions
- (n.) An injury for which compensation is legally payable, typically under workers' compensation or insurance laws.
The worker filed a claim after sustaining a compensable injury at the job site.
Forms
- compensable injury
- compensable injuries
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Commentary
The term is primarily used in contexts where injury entitles the injured party to financial or medical benefits under specific legal provisions.
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