I just want to ask the opinions of fellow tsikoteers regarding this situation. Our sales agent was shot by an unknown person and the motive was believed to be robbery. The sales agent was shot at work in the field.

What's our legal &/or moral obligation to the agent? Until what extent should we support or help the agent? I've consulted with lawyers and they have different opinions.

The agent is still in the hospital (private) and there's a big chance of being paralyzed waist down. I have assured the family that the company will shoulder the hospital expenses. But what if the agent will stay in the hospital for weeks or months?

Can I just offer them a one time monetary settlement so I won't be bothered with this anymore?