Workplace Injury Compensation for Foreign Factory Worker

A foreign manufacturing worker suffered a severe hand injury due to inadequate safety protocols. We secured comprehensive compensation beyond the standard industrial accident coverage.

Background / Issue

The client, a foreign national employed at a Korean manufacturing facility, suffered a severe hand injury when a safety guard malfunctioned on production equipment. The injury required multiple surgeries and left permanent partial impairment of hand function. The employer's initial response focused only on the statutory industrial accident benefits, which did not fully address the client's long-term earning capacity reduction and non-economic losses.

Our Legal Approach

We conducted a workplace safety investigation that revealed prior incidents involving the same equipment and inadequate maintenance records. We engaged occupational medicine specialists to assess the permanent impairment and its impact on the client's ability to perform their prior occupation. We pursued both the statutory industrial accident claim and a civil liability claim against the employer for negligent maintenance and failure to address known safety hazards.

Result / Outcome

The client received the full statutory industrial accident benefits plus a significant civil settlement from the employer. The combined recovery covered all medical expenses, rehabilitation, vocational retraining, lost income during the recovery period, and compensation for permanent disability. The employer subsequently upgraded the equipment safety systems, preventing similar incidents.