There are many types of on-the-job accidents that may qualify you for workman's comp. Injury or illness related to your on-the-job duties can occur in a wide variety of different situations and circumstances, and over the last several decades, courts and hearing boards have issued rulings that have gradually broadened the legal definition of what constitutes an on-the-job injury. In the past, injuries that were considered to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage were often accidents that occurred on the job site. However, today, any injury or illness that is sustained in the course of carrying out work-related activities, regardless of the location, may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. Conditions such as repetitive stress injuries, overuse injuries, chronic illnesses that result from long-term exposure to unsafe conditions, and even mental health problems are now often regarded as eligible for workers' compensation coverage. If you have questions about whether your injury will be eligible for coverage, contact a lawyer or a representative of your state's workers' compensation bureau.