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Every case turns on the fine details. Thus, I cannot give you a definitive answer based upon one sentence of information. However, it is not uncommon for workers to receive compensation for injuries sustained outside their employer's building, whether in the parking lot, the front entry, or some other portion of the premises.

It would be a good idea for you to have an in-office consultation with a workers compensation attorney to go over the details of your particular situation and injury. Workers compensation lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you don't have to come up with a retainer fee nor pay them by the hour. If an attorney accepts your case on a contingency fee basis, that attorney is paid a percentage of your ultimate settlement or award. It would be worth your while to schedule a consultation with a local attorney to review your case.

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