The following conditions must exist in order for you to be entitled to workers compensation benefits under state law: Employee must work for an employer who is covered by law. Generally the law covers employers of five or more employees. The injury must result from an accident, an unexpected or unforeseen event happening suddenly or violently with or without human fault that causes injury to the human body. The accident must be related to your employment. The accident must occur within the period of your employment, at a place you may reasonably expected to be within the scope of your employment, and while engaged in or fulfilling a duty of your employment. Prompt and informative notice of the accident and the injury should be given to your employer. Certain circumstances may also prevent you from claiming benefits under state law. They include: The accident was caused by your willful misconduct. The accident was caused by the act of a third person or fellow employee for personal reasons, unrelated to your employment. You intended to bring about the injury or death to yourself or to another. You were intoxicated or under the influence of illegal drugs. You failed or refused to use proper safety mechanisms provided by your employer. You failed to or refused to perform a statutory duty. You breached a reasonable rule or regulation of your employer that you knew about.