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toomuchgoodstuff9

(NC) Friend got hurt outside of work when tool box he had to buy for work fell on his foot. Any chance at a claim?

Friend just got a new job and still in 90 day window before he can get insurance and other benefits. Work requires him to buy a large toolbox and tools for the job. While unloading it fell and possibly broke the foot. Bare minimum he can’t walk. Any options here?

Posted May 14, 2022, 6:59 PM UTC · edited

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HRzNightmare•

Was he unloading it on company property?

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toomuchgoodstuff9OP•

No

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Knotloafin•

since the “unloading” was done at the employees discretion and outside of work and outside of employers control, my opinion is that the carrier/employer will reject the claim. it’s possible there is some specific case law for ohio that may allow an exception. he can always get a free consultation with a comp attorney. or just file the claim and see what happens.

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[deleted]•

Was he on the clock did the company send him to get it? If so yes

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toomuchgoodstuff9OP•

He was not.

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ProfessorMMcGonagallverified NC workers' compensation attorney•

This is not compensable.

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