Work Accident Law Expert

Istanbul Work Accident Lawyer

Short answer: An Istanbul work-accident lawyer pursues maddi/manevi and support-of-livelihood compensation claims for occupational injury, occupational disease and fatal accidents; SGK records and the employer's safety duty are central evidence at the labour court. Outcome depends on fault rate, medical reports and case-specific facts.

30+
Work Accident Cases
7+
Years Experience
86404
Istanbul Bar Reg. No.
TR / EN
Consultation Languages

Work Accident Law Services

Work accident law protects the rights of workers who suffer injuries or illnesses due to their work. From compensation claims to employer liability, from social security applications to fatal accident cases, we fight for the rights you deserve. Our firm has handled 30+ work-accident files, focusing on evidence preservation, fault-ratio analysis and actuarial damage calculation in line with Turkish occupational-safety legislation.

In Turkey, work accidents are governed by the Labor Act No. 4857, Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 6331, and Social Security Act No. 5510. Employers bear strict liability for workplace safety, and the fault ratio directly impacts compensation amounts. Timely SSI notification, proper disability assessment, and accurate actuarial calculations are critical to maximizing your recovery.

Our work accident services include material and moral compensation claims, fatal accident (loss of support) lawsuits, occupational disease cases, SSI disability determination follow-up, employer liability investigations, workplace safety audits, and permanent disability pension applications. We handle every case from initial accident response through final compensation collection.

Our Services

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about work accident law

How is work accident compensation calculated?
Work accident compensation is calculated based on disability rate, age, income, and fault ratio. Material and moral damages are evaluated separately.
What is the statute of limitations for work accident cases?
Statute of limitations for work accident cases is 10 years. Period starts from accident or finalization of disability rate.
How to report work accident to SSI?
Employer must report work accident to SSI within 3 business days. Worker can also apply themselves. Late reporting incurs administrative fine.
Can I get compensation for occupational disease?
Yes, compensation is available for work-related diseases. Relationship between disease and work must be proven by health board report.
What is loss of support compensation?
In fatal work accidents, dependents (spouse, children, parents) can receive material compensation.
How much does a work accident lawyer cost?
Work accident cases typically charge 15-25% of won compensation as success fee. Advance payment may not be required.
How is the fault ratio determined in work accidents?
Fault ratio is determined by expert panel. Employer's safety measures, worker's fault, and third-party fault are evaluated separately. Employer fault is typically 60-80%.
What does disability rate mean for my case?
Disability rate is the percentage of your work capacity loss. Determined by SSI health board. Higher rate means higher compensation. Above 10% activates permanent disability pension.

Work Accident Case Process

1

Emergency Assessment

Accident details and injury status are assessed. Evidence security is ensured.

2

SSI Notification Check

Whether employer made SSI notification is checked. If not, notification is made on behalf of worker.

3

Disability Assessment

After treatment is completed, disability rate is determined by SSI health board.

4

Compensation Calculation

Total compensation amount is determined through actuarial calculation of material and moral damages.

5

Lawsuit & Collection

Compensation is claimed through mediation or lawsuit. The amount you deserve is collected.

Required Documents

Work accident report
SSI work accident notification form
Hospital emergency room records
Treatment reports and medical summary
Disability report (SSI health board)
Last 4 months payslips
Photo/video evidence from accident
Witness information and statements

Example Cases

Construction Work Accident Compensation

Our client fell from scaffolding at construction site, suffering severe injuries. Missing safety net and guardrails were identified. Expert report assigned 85% fault to employer. 42% disability rate determined.

₺1.8M material + ₺250,000 moral compensation

Fatal Work Accident - Loss of Support

We filed loss of support lawsuit on behalf of wife and 2 children of worker who died due to machine malfunction. Lack of machine guards and training was proven.

₺3.2M loss of support + ₺400,000 moral damages

Occupational Disease Compensation

Our client developed chronic lung disease after 15 years of chemical exposure. We obtained SSI occupational disease determination and 35% disability rate.

₺950,000 compensation + SSI permanent disability pension

Our Expert Approach

Av. Burak Koçak is registered with the Istanbul Bar Association under registration number 86404 and has been handling workplace-injury matters in Istanbul for 7+ years. Across 30+ files the practice has built experience in workplace-injury claims, occupational diseases, fatal-accident lawsuits and SSI proceedings, with a systematic workflow from evidence preservation through actuarial calculation to enforcement.

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+90 541 348 2551

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