What is fatal accident and non-fatal accident as per the Employees’ Compensation Act?

Created by Gokila Aruchamy, Modified on Wed, 17 May, 2023 at 5:31 PM by Gokila Aruchamy

What is fatal accident and non-fatal accident as per the Employees’ Compensation Act?


Fatal accident is one that results in the death of the employee due to an accident in the workplace.


Non-fatal accident is one that causes injury to the employee resulting in partial or permanent physical disablement by which he loses the capacity to earn.



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