When a Patient Assaults a Nurse: Workers’ Compensation Rights After Healthcare Workplace Violence

When a Patient Assaults a Nurse: Workers’ Compensation Rights After Healthcare Workplace Violence

Nurses injured by a patient assault can typically receive workers’ compensation benefits for medical treatment and wage loss, even without proving employer fault. Many states also allow coverage for psychological injuries like PTSD when tied to the workplace incident. This article explains why these claims happen, what benefits may apply, and where insurers commonly undervalue […]

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