{"id":828,"date":"2025-08-21T12:09:27","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T09:09:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tureliceylan.com\/en\/?p=828"},"modified":"2025-08-21T12:10:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T09:10:00","slug":"rights-of-workers-injured-in-occupational-accidents-and-the-compensation-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tureliceylan.com\/en\/rights-of-workers-injured-in-occupational-accidents-and-the-compensation-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Rights of Workers Injured in Occupational Accidents and the Compensation Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>T\u00fcreli &amp; Ceylan Law Firm \u2013 Labour Law and Compensation Claims<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An&nbsp;<strong>occupational accident<\/strong>&nbsp;refers to an unexpected incident that occurs during work or in connection with the job, affecting the employee\u2019s physical or mental well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what are a worker\u2019s rights in the event of such an accident?<br>What responsibilities does the employer hold?<br>How can compensation be claimed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article outlines the legal definition of a work accident, employer obligations, types of compensation available, and the relevant legal procedures. We also emphasize the importance of&nbsp;<strong>seeking legal assistance<\/strong>&nbsp;to prevent any loss of rights for the employee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is an Occupational Accident?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Article 13 of the Social Insurance and General Health Insurance Law No. 5510<\/strong>&nbsp;defines an occupational accident as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAn accident that occurs at the workplace, due to work carried out by the employer, or while the insured is performing a duty outside the workplace on behalf of the employer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incidents considered occupational accidents include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Injuries sustained at the workplace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accidents occurring while performing tasks assigned by the employer outside the workplace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accidents during commuting in company-provided transport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accidents in workplace premises such as restrooms, breastfeeding rooms, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the Employer\u2019s Responsibility?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Article 4 of the Occupational Health and Safety Law No. 6331<\/strong>&nbsp;imposes a clear duty:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe employer is obliged to ensure the occupational health and safety of employees related to the work being performed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key obligations include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Conducting risk assessments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing protective equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delivering necessary training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performing regular audits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implementing preventive measures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Failure to fulfill these obligations may result in the employer being held&nbsp;<strong>fully liable<\/strong>&nbsp;for the consequences of the accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Legal Rights Following a Work Accident<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Temporary Incapacity Allowance<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paid daily by the Social Security Institution (SGK) during recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Permanent Incapacity Pension<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Granted if the accident results in lasting physical impairment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disability Determination<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If SGK certifies more than 60% disability,\u00a0<strong>early retirement<\/strong>\u00a0may be granted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compensation Lawsuits<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Claims for\u00a0<strong>material and moral damages<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Loss of support<\/strong>\u00a0compensation in case of death<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Criminal Liability of Employer<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In cases of gross negligence or failure to implement safety measures, the employer may face criminal charges for\u00a0<strong>injury or manslaughter by negligence<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When to File a Compensation Claim?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Article 146 of the Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe general statute of limitations for compensation claims is 10 years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However,&nbsp;<strong>a 5-year limitation<\/strong>&nbsp;period is commonly applied in occupational accident cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Possible legal actions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Compensation lawsuit<\/strong>\u00a0before Labour Courts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Criminal complaint<\/strong>\u00a0before Criminal Courts (if negligence is involved)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Administrative lawsuit<\/strong>\u00a0if the employer is a public institution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How is a Work Accident Reported?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employers must report the incident to SGK within\u00a0<strong>3 business days<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hospitals or physicians may also notify SGK via the health system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the employer fails to report, the\u00a0<strong>employee may file directly<\/strong>\u00a0with SGK.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Occupational accidents can have&nbsp;<strong>life-altering consequences<\/strong>. To secure your legal rights and obtain rightful compensation, consulting an&nbsp;<strong>experienced labour law attorney<\/strong>&nbsp;is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to book a consultation, please contact&nbsp;<strong>T\u00fcreli &amp; Ceylan Law Firm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>T\u00fcreli &amp; Ceylan Law Firm \u2013 Labour Law and Compensation Claims An&nbsp;occupational accident&nbsp;refers to an unexpected incident that occurs during work or in connection with the<span class=\"excerpt-hellip\"> [\u2026]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":829,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[270,272,265,274,271,268,269,266,267,273],"class_list":["post-828","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-genel","tag-employer-liability","tag-moral-damages","tag-occupational-accident","tag-occupational-safety","tag-permanent-disability","tag-sgk-work-accident-report","tag-turkish-labour-law","tag-work-injury-compensation","tag-workers-rights-turkey","tag-workplace-injury-lawsuit"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Rights of Workers Injured in Occupational Accidents and the Compensation Process - T\u00fcreli &amp; 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