Compensation Claim
/ˌkɒmpənˈseɪʃən kleɪm/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal demand for monetary or other restitution arising from loss, injury, or damage caused by another party.
The employee filed a compensation claim after sustaining an injury at work.
- (n.) A request made to an insurance company or government body for payment under a compensation scheme.
She submitted a compensation claim to the workers' compensation board.
Forms
- compensation claims
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Commentary
Compensation claims often require proof of causation and quantifiable loss; precise drafting should specify the basis and extent of the claim.
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