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KKO 2717/1999 AI generated

Work injury claim dismissed because subsequent ankle and foot injuries lack causal link to original shoulder fracture.

Case Number KKO 2717/1999
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court dismissed the claimant's request for compensation regarding subsequent ankle and foot injuries sustained after the initial work-related shoulder fracture. The court found no factual basis to establish a causal connection between the original accident and the later diagnosed joint damage. Consequently, the compensation request was rejected as the alleged injuries were not a direct consequence of the reported workplace accident.

Legislator headnote

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Työtapaturmalain 1 luku; 10 §: If subsequent injuries lack a direct causal link to the original accident, compensation for those specific injuries is not granted.

Keywords

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work injury compensation causal link requirement subsequent injuries medical causation Supreme Court ruling

Cited Legislation

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Chapter 1 of the Work Accident Act
Section 10 of the Work Accident Act
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Työntekijä oli tapaturman seurauksena saanut oikean sääriluun alaosan etukulman murtuman. Kysymys siitä, oliko sittemmin todettujen oikean nilkan ja jalkaterän nivelrikkomuutosten katsottava olevan syy-yhteydessä mainittuun tapaturmaan.