At the time of the accident, the worker was following his employer’s instructions to walk along a road to the dock, preparing to finish his shift. However, the unpaved road was uneven and covered with loose gravel. While walking, the worker slipped and fell, resulting in a fractured left foot. Subsequently, he developed depression.

The worker was on medical leave for approximately 2 years and was unable to work during this period. After his sick leave ended, we filed 2 civil claims on behalf of the worker, concerning his work injury and negligence, to claim damages incurred from the accident, including loss of income during his sick leave and medical expenses.

In the negligence case, according to relevant legislation, both the employer and the main contractor are required to ensure that reasonable and practical safety measures are in place at all work locations within the construction site. This includes providing adequate and safe access and egress points and maintaining them properly. Therefore, we requested the worker to provide photos of the site to understand the condition of the road. Based on these photos, it was evident that the unpaved road was unsuitable for walking, suggesting that the employer and the main contractor had violated regulations and displayed negligence in the accident, which we presented in our statement.

Ultimately, the employer and the main contractor did not raise any significant disputes regarding liability. We successfully negotiated a settlement for the worker with both parties, and he was very satisfied with the settlement agreement.