An injury or health damage sustained while performing work duties entitles the employee to claim compensation. Unlike the US or some European countries, Georgia does not have a separate state "Workers' Compensation" insurance fund; therefore, compensation issues are regulated by the Civil and Labor Codes, making the process more complex and adversarial. Compensation covers not only medical expenses but also lost income, payment for the period of disability, and compensation for moral damage. Often, employers try to avoid liability by blaming the incident on the employee's "negligence." The assistance of a qualified lawyer is essential to obtain fair compensation.
The Legal.ge platform gives you access to lawyers specializing in labor disputes and personal injury claims. Services include:
- Case Evaluation and Evidence Gathering: Obtaining medical records, accident reports (Form N1), and expert opinions to prove employer liability or negligence.
- Compensation Calculation: Precise calculation of medical costs, rehabilitation, medication, and lost wages.
- Negotiation with Employer and Insurance Company: Attempting to settle the dispute out of court to secure maximum compensation.
- Court Representation: Filing a lawsuit and defending interests to claim material and moral damages, as well as monthly maintenance payments.
- Occupational Disease Cases: Claiming compensation for damage developed over time due to harmful working conditions.
Compensation claims are relevant in heavy and high-risk professions. For example, a construction worker falls from scaffolding due to a safety violation; a miner develops lung disease after years of work; or an office worker is injured due to faulty wiring. The law protects the employee even if they did not have a written contract, by proving the factual employment relationship.
In Georgia, this field is regulated by the "Civil Code of Georgia" (tort liabilities) and the "Organic Law on Labor Safety." The law establishes that the employer is obliged to compensate for damage if it is caused by their fault (e.g., failure to follow safety rules) or if the damage arises from a source of increased danger (e.g., machinery), regardless of fault. It is important to know that compensation is also due to the family of a deceased employee (dependents).
The process begins with receiving medical care and officially registering the incident. The lawyer checks whether the employer filled out Form N1 correctly. Then, a claim is sent to the employer. If an agreement is not reached, the case moves to court. The lawyer's goal is to prove the causal link between the work and the injury.
On Legal.ge, you will find lawyers who will protect your health and financial well-being. An injury should not mean poverty; our specialists will help you receive the compensation you are legally entitled to.
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