Work accident lawyer in Oviedo, Ribadesella and Llanes

Antonio Álvarez Díaz Arias de Velasco, lawyer for industrial accidents in Oviedo, Llanes and Ribadesella, an expert in the field, structures the procedure to be followed as follows:

1.  Immediate medical attention

The number one priority after an accident at work is medical care. The worker must receive medical assistance immediately. Depending on the severity of the accident, this may involve contacting the emergency services or the mutual insurance company with which the company has contracted coverage.

2. Notification of the accident

The worker must report the accident to his employer as soon as possible. The employer is obliged to record the accident and, in serious cases, to report it to the competent labour authority within 24 hours.

3. Accident report

The company must draw up the accident at work report and send it to the mutual insurance company for accidents at work. This document is essential for the worker to receive the corresponding benefits and assistance.

4. Accident investigation

The company and, in some cases, the Labour Inspectorate, must investigate the causes of the accident in order to prevent future incidents. This investigation should be thorough and conclude with a detailed report.

5. Employee benefits and entitlements

In the event of an accident at work, the worker is entitled to a number of benefits:

• Temporary incapacity benefitThe worker will receive a financial benefit while on sick leave, generally paid by the accident insurance company.
• Compensation for non-disabling permanent injuriesIf the accident results in permanent consequences, the worker may be entitled to compensation.
• Permanent incapacityIf the worker becomes permanently disabled, he/she can apply for a permanent disability pension in its various forms (total, absolute or severe disability).
• LiabilityIf the accident was due to the employer's negligence and/or lack of safety measures, the worker can claim additional compensation for damages.