de·serve/dəˈzərv/ Verb: Do something or have or show qualities worthy of (reward or punishment). Synonyms: merit - earn - rate - be worth entitled past participle, past tense of en·ti·tle (Verb) Verb: Give (someone) a legal right or a just claim to receive or do something There IS a difference in the word I used and the word you are using. *I believe* the professions I listed merit, earn, rate and are worthy of such treatment when injured in the performance of their duties. *I believe* workers