I have questions about an industrial accident death lawsuit.

Hello, here is a response to your question regarding an industrial accident death.

First, when a worker dies in an industrial accident, the bereaved family can receive industrial accident insurance compensation such as funeral expenses and survivors' benefits through the Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service.

However, if the employer violated their duty of care due to inadequate safety equipment or poor management, you may separately file a civil claim for damages.

In this case, you can claim damages including consolation money, lost income, and funeral expenses.

In addition, if a violation of the duty to take safety measures under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, or a violation of the management officer's duty under the Serious Accidents Punishment Act is recognized, the company or the management officer may be subject to criminal punishment.

For future response, it is important to secure sufficient materials such as the industrial accident investigation report, on-site photos, witness statements, employment contracts, and pay stubs.

Also, since the employer is likely to respond strongly during compensation negotiations or litigation, it is necessary to consult an attorney specializing in labor and industrial accidents and prepare both civil and criminal procedures together.

In particular, calculating the amount of damages for a death caused by an industrial accident is the most difficult part.

Daeryun Law Firm provides one-stop legal services for damages calculation and civil/criminal litigation response, with collaboration between specialized attorneys with extensive experience in industrial accident death cases and labor consultants within the firm.

Please visit your nearest Daeryun branch office for consultation.