Patrick is hired to paint the exterior of a hospital building. Patrick is paid a flat fee for the work, and he uses all of his own equipment and his own van. Patrick must work at the hospital, but he is free to start and stop work whenever he wants. He has a contract with the hospital to complete the job within one month. Patrick was paid $2000 to start the job, and he will be paid the remainder once the job has finished.
As Patrick started to climb the ladder to complete the paint job, he fell backwards and broke two arms.
Based on what we have learned, would Patrick be eligible to receive workers' compensation for his injuries? Why or why not?