A Tennessee contractor's workers compensation policy has a $500 deductible per claim. An employee injury results in medical costs of $15,000 and lost wages of $8,000. How much will the contractor pay out of pocket?
Correct Answer
B) $500
The contractor pays only the $500 deductible; workers compensation covers the remaining medical costs and wages.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The contractor pays only the $500 deductible; workers compensation covers the remaining medical costs and wages.
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