Jennifer is hurt at work while driving a forklift.Her employer claims that she was driving too fast and therefore she is responsible for her own injury and is not eligible for workers' compensation.What will be the outcome of the employer's challenge to her worker's compensation claim?
A) She will likely receive workers' compensation benefits.
B) She will get nothing.
C) Jennifer and her employer will share the blame and split the costs.
D) The employer has the final word in determining Jennifer's eligibility.

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The employer's claim that Jennifer was driving too fast does not necessarily absolve them of responsibility for her injury while at work. In most cases, an employee is eligible for workers' compensation benefits regardless of whether their actions contributed to the injury. As long as Jennifer can show that her injury was a result of her job duties, she should be able to receive workers' compensation benefits.

Jennifer Is Hurt at Work While Driving a Forklift