Work Accident Compensation: Your Rights and Application Process

What is a Work Accident?

A work accident is an event that occurs at the workplace or during the execution of work and causes physical or mental harm to the employee.

Types of Compensation

1. Material Compensation

• Treatment expenses
• Disability compensation
• Loss of income

2. Moral Compensation

Claimed for pain and suffering experienced.

Application Process

1. Reporting work accident to SGK
2. Obtaining health reports
3. Application to employer
4. Filing a lawsuit if no agreement is reached

Statute of Limitations

The statute of limitations for work accident compensation cases is 10 years.

Important Notes

• Report the accident to your supervisor immediately
• Keep all documents
• Note witness names