Which statement is NOT true about work-related injuries that fall outside the scope of workers' compensation law?

For this question, the statement that is NOT true about work-related injuries falling outside the scope of workers' compensation law is that workers’ compensation benefits will still apply.

In the context of workers' compensation, injuries that fall outside the parameters set by workers' comp laws are typically not covered under the workers' compensation system. This means that if an injury does not meet the legal definition of a work-related injury within the workers' compensation framework, the injured employee cannot claim benefits through this system. Instead, the individual may have to pursue other legal avenues, such as filing a personal injury lawsuit against their employer or other responsible parties.

The first statement is true because if an injury is outside the workers' compensation law’s coverage, the employer is generally not held liable under that law, which protects employers from direct lawsuits related to work injuries. The second statement is also accurate as employees have the right to sue their employers for negligence if the injury falls outside the workers' compensation framework. Finally, the third statement is true as well because if an injury is not covered by workers' compensation, there is no obligation to report it to the state under those specific guidelines.