Workmen Compensation Claims

Introduction

The Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 ("Act") provides a fast, affordable way for employees to get compensation if they are injured or develop work-related illnesses. Unlike common law, which often requires workers to prove their employer's fault through long and costly legal battles, this law is based on no-fault liability. That means workers are entitled to compensation automatically if they have a workplace accident, regardless of who caused it.

The Act applies when an accident happens "arising out of and in the course of employment." This means the accident must be directly related to the work and occur while the employee is doing their job or related tasks. By holding the employer responsible for workplace accident costs instead of the worker, the Act achieves two key goals. It protects workmen's families from sudden financial hardship if the main earner is injured or dies, and it encourages employers to keep workplaces safe to prevent accidents.