Legal Definitions - compensable

COMPENSABLE

Compensable (kəm-pen-sə-bəl) is an adjective used to describe something that is able to be compensated or deserving of compensation. For example, an employee who is injured on the job may have a compensable injury, meaning they are entitled to receive compensation for their injury.

• A worker who is injured on the job may have a compensable injury and be entitled to workers' compensation benefits.
• A car accident victim may have a compensable claim against the at-fault driver's insurance company.
• A customer who receives a defective product may have a compensable claim against the manufacturer for damages.

These examples illustrate how something can be considered compensable if it is deserving of compensation. In each case, there is an injury or harm that has been suffered, and the person or entity responsible may be required to provide compensation to make up for the damages.