Exam 2: Compensation and Tort Law in Workers Compensation

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How would a product liability lawsuit be brought by an injured worker?

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A product liability claim could be brought against an employer who required the worker to use equipment that was faulty and caused an injury.

What did the doctors of the Department of Labor determine about Stuto's condition?

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Both doctors of the Department of Labor determined that Stuto will be able to do sedentary work.

What is Social Security Disability Insurance?

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Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, is a federal "insurance program"
for people who are unable to work because of a disability.

The Federal Employees' Compensation Act was not enacted until the 1930s.

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Medicaid and Medicare are the same program.

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Which of the following is not an element of a negligence action?

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What social pressures were brought to bear in the creation of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA)?

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There are no federally based workers' compensation programs.

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What is the Federal Black Lung Program?

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Name the federal act that creates the federal workers' compensation system.

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According to the court, are disability benefits a property right?

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When an employee could sue under negligence theory for injuries received on the job, an employer could claim that the employee assumed the risk by taking the job.

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Does the Federal Employees' Compensation Act provide criminal sanc- tions? Explain.

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Which of the following statements is true about the federal workers' compensation program compared to the state programs?

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For whom did Stuto work?

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What is the function of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services?

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Product liability is authorized under state and federal workers'compensation statutes.

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What agency is responsible for four coordinating benefits a person receives on the state and federal level?

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A negligence action consists of the following elements: Duty,_____________, Causation, and Damages.

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What benefits can an injured federal employee expect to receive during the first 45 days following the injury or illness?

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