Salary after industrial accident

Salary not paid after industrial accident

Salary after a workplace accident – ​​Is your salary not being paid after a workplace accident? Then you are facing loss of income. And what then?

Many people receive their full salary after a workplace accident, at least for the first year. But what if that's not the case for you? Who will compensate you for your lost salary?

Are you unable to work due to a workplace accident? And is your salary not being paid (in full)? Then you're immediately losing income.

Someone has to compensate you for your lost wages, but who? And how? You'll read that your employer is responsible for your lost wages after a workplace accident.

However, it is not only your unpaid salary that must be compensated. Your other financial losses following a workplace accident must also be paid through your employer. These include extra costs, allowances for informal care, but also your non-material damages (read: pain and suffering).

However, the way in which your unpaid wages are compensated after a workplace accident is an "annoying" one. To qualify, your only option is to hold your employer liable. Unfortunately, there's no other way.

But don't worry. Nine times out of ten, your employer is insured for your financial losses after a workplace accident. This includes not only your income loss (unpaid wages), but also your expenses, etc.

In this case, it's very much in your best interest to seek legal assistance . Because the process of holding someone liable and determining your unpaid salary involves a lot.

Therefore, don't wait too long to seek specialized legal assistance. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to recover your lost wages after a workplace accident.

Ask for here advice if your salary is not being paid following a workplace accident. This is entirely without obligation for you. Feel free to tell us what happened, and we will immediately inform you of your rights and the best course of action.

After that, you can decide for yourself what to do with our advice. And if you ask us to help you recover your lost wages after a workplace accident, we guarantee that our assistance will be 100% free of charge . We promise!

Employer responsible for unpaid wages after industrial accident

After a workplace accident, your employer is almost always responsible for any lost wages. That might sound a bit odd, because why doesn't your employer simply pay your full salary?

That's a bit of a strange thing, because according to labor law, an employer may only continue to pay salary if this has been contractually agreed.

Does your employment contract stipulate that you don't have to receive (full) pay in the event of disability? Then your employer won't be obligated to continue paying you, even if your disability is caused by a workplace accident.

So how do you get your salary paid after a workplace accident? It's a different story. It's through your employer, but via the "liability route.".

In the Netherlands, an employer is almost always liable for the financial consequences of a workplace accident. This applies even if it is the employee's own fault, or if the accident was caused by a colleague or a person from outside the company. In fact, even if it is your own fault or if no one could really have done anything about it, your employer is liable for a workplace accident. temporary agency workers and often even to -employed professionals The exact same applies

So yes, your employer is liable for unpaid wages after a workplace accident. However, they are not allowed to continue paying your wages in the normal way. Therefore, you must hold your employer liable.

Disability has a particularly severe financial impact. If you can no longer work, your employer may continue to pay you. But often—especially with temporary contracts—this isn't the case. You might be entitled to sickness benefits, but those are only 70%. So, you'll inevitably lose a portion of your income. Most people can't sustain that financially for long.

Regardless of how the workplace accident occurred, your employer is almost always liable. Fortunately, almost all employers in the Netherlands are insured against this risk. Your employer therefore never has to pay for your damages themselves. Their insurer does that.

This insurer will have to compensate you personal injury . If your salary is not paid after a workplace accident, this will often be the largest liability.

What is the loss of income in case of disability?

If your salary is not paid after a workplace accident, you'll inevitably face income losses. Perhaps not from the first day, but certainly over time.

After a workplace accident, you are eligible for compensation for your loss of income. This loss of income can be claimed as part of your total personal injury compensation claim. For example, you may be faced with:

• Limited payment of salary (for example a maximum of 70%).
• Your temporary contract will not be extended.
• You are dismissed during your probationary period due to your disability.
• You lose irregular hours allowance, overtime, tips or extra scheduled work days.
• You have to give up days off or take days off to avoid having to report sick
• Sometimes, in the event of disability, you are not entitled to your bonus, profit sharing bonus, gratuity and/or profit sharing.
• In the event of long-term disability, you may miss out on pension accrual.
• This could involve missing out on salary increases
• You may miss out on a promotion to a higher position.
• Are you long-term incapacitated for work? Then you can qualify for WIA (Work and Income according to Capacity for Work) or WW (Unemployment Benefit), with only 70% of your income.
• Etc.

All these components of your salary can be claimed from the liable party. But they will almost never come up with this entirely on their own. So what then? Do you know your rights? Are you disabled due to a workplace accident? Engage a specialized personal injury firm to compensation after a workplace accident secure

Not only loss of income after a workplace accident

If you've suffered a workplace accident, it's not just your lost wages that are eligible for compensation. You're also entitled to compensation for all additional costs incurred, other damages, and compensation for pain and suffering. Additional costs and other damages include:

• Medical expenses.
• Transportation costs.
• Cost of medical devices.
• Deductible health insurance.
• The costs of domestic help.
• A compensation for informal care.
• Costs of home care.
• Costs of adapting the home.
• Costs of garden maintenance.
• Costs of maintenance of your home.
• Additional costs due to study delay.

Personal injury advice essential!

Unpaid wages after a workplace accident? Don't hesitate to contact us for legal advice. It's free, and you'll know exactly where you stand.

Curious about what we can do for you? We'd be happy to tell you.

We'll take all the legal work and hassle off your hands and guide you step by step through the claims process. From the initial, no-obligation assessment to filing a claim for liability. And from calculating your personal injury damages to the settlement. In short, we take care of everything for you, and it doesn't cost you a thing! Because our costs are also covered by the other party.

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