Work accidents are events that can lead to extremely sad and negative consequences for employees. As a result of these accidents, workers may be injured, disabled or lose their lives. In such cases, it is very important for workers and their relatives to know their rights and to be able to claim compensation through legal means.
In this blog post, you can find detailed information about work accident compensation cases.
What is Work Accident Compensation?
Work accident compensation is the money awarded in lawsuits filed against the employer in order to compensate the material and moral damages suffered by the worker as a result of an accident that occurred as a result of the employer’s fault in the workplace.
Who Can Claim Work Accident Compensation?
• Worker injured or disabled as a result of a work accident
• Relatives of the worker who lost his life as a result of a work accident (spouse, children, parents, dependents)
How to File a Work Accident Compensation Case?
To file a work accident compensation claim, you must follow these steps:
1. Notification of work accident: Work accident must be reported to the employer and the Social Security Institution (SGK) within 24 hours.
2. Collection of evidence: Evidence such as the report of the work accident, photographs of the accident scene, and witness statements must be collected.
3. Obtaining a medical report: In order to document injuries resulting from a work accident, the worker must obtain a medical report.
4. Preparation of the petition: A petition must be prepared and filed by an authorized lawyer.
What Compensation Can Be Claimed in a Work Accident Compensation Case?
The types of compensation that can be claimed in work accident compensation cases are as follows:
• Temporary incapacity allowance: 60% of the salary the worker receives during the period of incapacity is paid by the employer.
• Permanent incapacity income: If the worker becomes disabled as a result of a work accident, permanent incapacity income is granted to him by SSI according to his disability rate.
• Financial compensation: The employer compensates the employee for material damages such as treatment expenses incurred due to work accidents, loss of earnings due to loss of workforce, and loss of future earnings.
