What if I was at fault for my injury?
In the vast majority of cases, you have the right to receive workers’ compensation benefits even if you were at fault for your injuries. However, there are some exceptions to this rule; your employer may not be liable for your injuries, and therefore may not be liable to provide you with workers’ compensation benefits, in the event that your injury was caused as a direct result of your intoxication – from either alcohol or illegal drugs – or if your injury was caused because you failed to use safety equipment that was provided to you by your employer.