YK Law Firm has partnered with the Korean Construction Technicians Association, which has one million members, to provide immediate legal support in the event of serious accidents and safety incidents on construction sites.
On July 27, YK announced that it had finalized a service contract with the association for on-site reconstruction and initial legal response.
Previously, construction technicians, such as site managers, often found themselves in a 'legal blind spot' during investigations following accidents, lacking immediate legal assistance compared to large construction companies or specialized contractors. This contract aims to address that imbalance and ensure that construction technicians can respond appropriately and systematically to investigations from the outset.
Under this agreement, YK will establish a 24-hour emergency contact channel. When urgent incidents, such as serious accidents, are reported, the firm will utilize its network of 31 branch offices to assign dedicated attorneys within 30 minutes, connecting them with construction technicians to safeguard the so-called 'golden time.'
The dispatched team will perform service tasks for on-site reconstruction and provide close consultation on technical and legal issues that arise during the initial stages of an incident, including initial statement defense and guidance on investigation procedures.
Even after the initial response is completed, if further legal actions such as ongoing investigations or trials are necessary, YK plans to offer consistent legal services through formal engagement contracts until the case is resolved. Additionally, the firm intends to gradually introduce customized client management services that will enhance communication with members by transparently sharing updates on case progress.
Jo In-sun, head of YK's Labor and Serious Accident Group, stated, "Technical and procedural responses in the early stages of an investigation, when authorities are first involved, are crucial in determining future legal responsibilities. We will do our utmost to support the one million construction technicians who could find themselves in a legal blind spot among specialized construction firms, ensuring they are not wronged and that their rights are protected."
Founded in 2012, YK Law Firm has rapidly grown into a major law firm in South Korea, currently employing hundreds of attorneys with expertise in criminal and sexual offenses, corporate law, labor, civil, and family law.
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