Workers' Compensation
From recognition of occupational accidents and workers' compensation claims
to employer liability, we provide comprehensive advisory on industrial accident legal issues.
Overview
The industrial accident practice covers recognition of occupational accidents (injury and disease), workers' compensation claims and appeals, employer liability for breach of duty to provide safe working conditions, and administrative litigation against Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service (COMWEL) decisions. It is a complex area at the intersection of the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act, civil law, and criminal law.
In cases where recognition of an occupational accident is contested, PYEONG AN conducts COMWEL examination and re-examination applications, administrative litigation, and employer liability damages claims on behalf of injured workers; and advises employers on criminal and civil risk response related to industrial accidents and occupational safety management system development.
Key Practice Areas
- Examination and re-examination applications regarding occupational accident recognition
- Administrative litigation against COMWEL decisions
- Damages claims for employer breach of duty to provide safe working conditions
- Workers' compensation benefits (medical, temporary disability, permanent disability, survivors') claim representation
- Occupational disease (overwork death, mental illness, etc.) recognition advisory
- Employer-side criminal and civil risk response for industrial accidents