---
title: "Workplace Injury Claims"
url: "https://legal.ge/en/service/civil-law-en/workplace-injury-claims-en"
field: "Civil Law"
description: "Injured at work in Georgia? Get compensation for workplace accidents. Legal help with labor safety claims on Legal.ge."
reviewed: "2026-07-09"
updated: "2026-10-15"
publisher: "legal.ge"
---

# Workplace Injury Claims

> Source: legal.ge, https://legal.ge/en/service/civil-law-en/workplace-injury-claims-en

Workplace injury (occupational trauma) is unfortunately a frequent occurrence in Georgia, particularly in the construction and industrial sectors. Employers are obliged to ensure a safe working environment, yet negligence of safety norms often leads to severe consequences. In the event of a workplace injury, an employee has the right to demand not only reimbursement of medical expenses but also compensation for loss of working capacity and moral damage. This service helps injured employees protect their rights against employers who often try to avoid liability and label the injury as "negligence." A qualified lawyer ensures that the Labor Inspection report is objective and the victim receives full statutory compensation.

## What does this service cover?

Managing workplace injury claims includes:

-   **Incident Investigation:** Investigating facts, interviewing witnesses, and determining whether safety norms (helmets, safety nets, training) were followed.
-   **Liaison with Labor Inspection:** Engaging the State Labor Inspection and legally analyzing their report, which is crucial for the court.
-   **Medical Assessment:** Determining the degree of health impairment and calculating treatment/rehabilitation costs.
-   **Negotiation with Employer:** Demanding compensation out of court. Companies often agree to pay to avoid publicity.
-   **Litigation:** Filing a lawsuit for damages (including monthly allowance) if the employer refuses to pay.

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### Is there a separate compensation scheme for workplace injuries?

Not in the Civil Code. Labour-safety and labour-law questions are governed by other legislation; compensation of damage proceeds under the general tort norms — Articles 992 and 997.

### When is the employer liable for an employee's damage?

Under Article 997, a person compensates the damage his employee caused to a third person by an unlawful act in the performance of service duties. If the employee acted without fault, no liability arises.

### What claims can be brought?

Under Article 408 — restoration of the situation, a monthly allowance where earning capacity is reduced or needs increase, treatment and retraining costs in advance; under Article 413 — also compensation for non-pecuniary damage.

### Within what period can a claim be brought?

Under Article 1008, the limitation period is three years from the moment the victim learned of the damage or of the liable person.

### Why do I need a lawyer?

A lawyer identifies the liable person, builds the evidentiary case, presents the claim and protects your interests in negotiations and in court.