Legal assistance in case of workplace compensation

Munkahelyi baleset és üzemi baleset kártérítés

Amennyiben Önt munkavégzés közben baleset érte, jogosult lehet kártérítésre. A kártérítés körében igényt tarthat az elmaradt jövedelmének megtérítésére, valamint az indokolt költségeinek megtérítésére. A munkahelyi baleset során elszenvedett testi sérülés esetén sérelemdíjra is igényt tarthat.

A munkahelyi balesetek esetén a munkáltató felel a kárért, amely felelőssége szigorú, ún. objektív felelősség, azaz nehezen tud mentesülni a kártérítési felelősség alól. Ennek a szabálynak a célja, hogy a sérült munkavállaló könnyebben jusson kártérítéshez.

Amennyiben a munkahelyi baleset következtében a jövedelme nem éri el a baleset előtti jövedelmét, úgy jövedelempótló járadékra lehet jogosult, amely egy olyan kártérítési mód, ami a jövedelmében bekövetkező hiányt pótolja rendszerességgel.

Munkahelyi baleset kártérítés

Peren kívüli egyezség vagy munkahelyi baleset per?

Mint minden kártérítési eljárás során, először célszerű a peren kívüli egyezség megkísérlése. Amennyiben a munkáltató nem ismeri el a felelősségét, vagy nem kíván megállapodni, úgy peres úton érvényesíthető a kártérítési igény. Ilyen esetben a kártérítési pert a munkáltató ellen kell megindítani, a bíróság pedig a munkáltatót terhelő szigorú objektív felelősségi szabályok alapján hozza meg döntését.

A munkahelyi balesetek miatt indított perek esetében a munkavállalót a legtöbb esetben munkavállalói költségkedvezmény illeti meg, azaz számos bírósági és eljárási költség alól mentesülhet, ezzel tovább könnyítve az igényérvényesítést.

Munkahelyi baleset kártérítés

When is the employer liable?

The employer is liable for a workplace accident if the accident is related to the employment relationship. A connection to the employment relationship can be established if the employee suffered the workplace accident during working hours while performing work.

A connection can also be established if the employee is performing work at a location other than their usual place of work—for example, if they are sent for field work and the accident occurs during this time.

However, a connection to the employment relationship cannot be established if the employee suffered the accident while performing unofficial "side work" or by sneaking back onto the premises after working hours. The connection to the employment relationship must always be thoroughly examined, as this is a prerequisite for compensation.

Dr. Szentkláray Bence Ügyvéd

According to the employer, no violation of occupational safety regulations occurred. Can I still be entitled to compensation?

"Yes, as a violation of occupational safety regulations is not a condition for compensation. The employer's liability for damages does not stem from whether they complied with occupational safety rules or not. We note, however, that Hungarian occupational safety regulations are so strict that it is extremely difficult to comply with them."

Dr. Szentkláray Bence LL.M.
Master of Tort Laws
Attorney-at-Law

If the employee is also at fault for the workplace accident, can they still be entitled to compensation?

If the employee is also at fault for the workplace accident, it is referred to as "contribution" (contributory negligence). The employee may still be entitled to compensation, but the amount can be reduced by the degree of their contribution.

In such cases, however, the employer’s strict liability is weighed against the employee’s lesser responsibility, so the deduction is usually not significant.

Munkahelyi baleset kártérítés

However, if the workplace accident was caused exclusively by the employee's conduct and the employer could not have averted this conduct, the employee may not be entitled to compensation. Employers often cite this to avoid paying damages.

We note, however, that employers often misinterpret this rule, and in fact, courts very rarely find that an employee is exclusively responsible for a workplace accident.

Munkahelyi baleset kártérítés

Miért válasszon minket?

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Even if the employment contract was not put in writing, the connection to the employment relationship can still be proven by other means, as the principle of free evidence applies in the courts. However, a written employment contract facilitates the process of proof.

Yes, as sick pay only replaces wages. Furthermore, sick pay is not always 100%, so you can also claim the portion of your wages not covered by sick pay. Typically, sick pay does not cover wage supplements, so these can be enforced as part of the compensation.

Yes, as lost income. The Curia (Supreme Court) has stated several times that undeclared income can also be enforced in a claim for damages. The courts are not the Tax Authority (NAV), so they are not concerned with whether the income was undeclared or not. The court is interested in the amount of income loss the injured party can prove.

Based on old court practice, the employer was liable in such cases, but under the new rules and current court practice, they are not. According to the new regulations, processes outside the workplace, such as road traffic, are circumstances over which the employer has no influence and thus cannot be held liable. In such cases, however, the social security authority may declare the accident an occupational accident or a commuting accident.

We note that this does not apply to cases where the employee is not required to work at the employer's headquarters or when the accident occurs on the employer's premises. In such cases, compensation may be applicable.

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