What are work injury claims? These are accidents arising out of and in the course and scope of an employee’s employment and resulting in personal injury. The primary law governing work injuries is WORK INJURIES BENEFITS ACT, 2007 hereinafter referred to as ‘’The Act.’’ Section 3 of the Act -shall apply to all employees, including employees employed by the Government, other than the armed forces, in the same way and to the same extent as if the Government were a private employee.