Accidents at work

Often, the consequences of an accident at work or the occurrence of an occupational disease persist for years, and minimising their impact requires not only a significant investment of time and the support of loved ones but, above all, the investment of substantial financial resources in medical treatment.

Our experience confirms that proper preparation for conducting a case is the key to success. GJW Law Firm’s legal advisory services regarding accidents at work include, in particular:

• legal analysis regarding the qualification of a given event under applicable legal provisions as an accident at work, an accident on the way to or from work (including during the performance of official duties outside the company’s headquarters), or as an occupational disease,
• analysis of documentation received from the employer (e.g., a post-accident report) or other authorities and entities (e.g., an insurer) regarding an accident at work, an accident on the way to or from work, or an occupational disease, as well as the preparation of draft documents in response to the aforementioned positions, 
• preparation of documentation on the employer’s side related to an accident at work or the occurrence of an occupational disease and providing recommendations on further proceedings, 
• professional legal representation at every stage of court proceedings or before authorities (i.e., the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS), relevant labour inspectorates, or sanitary inspectorates), 
• conducting out-of-court negotiations between the employee and the employer or their insurers. 

We provide our services representing both employers and employees.

Proceedings involving administrative authorities

Our services also include representing clients before administrative authorities and administrative courts in proceedings concerning various types of decisions issued by the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) or the State Sanitary Inspectorate (PIS) in connection with accidents at work or the determination of an occupational disease. In such cases, cooperation with specialists in specific fields (e.g., physicians, court experts) is often necessary, which we also provide. 

We also offer assistance in applying for, among others, the following benefits resulting from an accident at work or an occupational disease: sickness benefit, rehabilitation benefit, nursing supplement, compensatory allowance, disability pension, or survivors’ pension.   

Court disputes related to accidents at work

We handle cases related to damages, non-pecuniary compensation, and pensions for accidents at work, commuting accidents, or occupational diseases. We represent both employers and employees in disputes before common courts and the Supreme Court.

Cases concerning accidents at work or occupational diseases often carry serious consequences for the private lives of the individuals involved. Their outcome frequently determines the prospects for further functioning in the social sphere. Therefore, it is crucial to prepare for court proceedings well in advance or, if possible, to avoid them by conducting mediation proceedings with the opposing party. We always present our Clients with possible solutions that appropriately safeguard their interests, while the final choice of the path of proceedings always remains with the Client.

GJW Law Firm employs highly qualified labour law specialists with many years of experience in pursuing claims. We provide our Clients with comprehensive legal support, while also offering professional defence for employers against unjustified claims.