Workplace Injury Legal Guidance

Summary

If you were injured at work in Delaware, you might be eligible for workers compensation. Report the incident to your employer, seek medical treatment, and consult a local attorney for guidance.

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Troy
Hello Troy, nice to meet you! I'm here to help with your legal inquiries. Could you please explain your legal issue in more detail?
I was at work and went to take the trash outside and got attacked and hurt outside of my job site
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Troy. Were there any witnesses to this incident? Also, could you please tell me which state this occurred in? This will help me provide you with more precise legal information.
Delaware county
Hello Troy, I'm sorry to hear about your incident. In Delaware county, you could potentially claim workers' compensation if you got injured at work. However, this can depend on circumstances like:
- The location of the incident
- Whether it happened during work hours
Can you confirm these details?
No
I'm sorry about your incident, Troy. In Delaware, you might be eligible for worker's compensation if the attack happened while performing your job. It's crucial to:
- Report the incident to your employer immediately.
- Seek medical treatment and keep all records.
- Consider consulting a local workers' compensation attorney.