Corporate Negligence Causing Death: Legal Liability in Kuwait
Kuwaiti law imposes criminal liability on companies and managers whose negligence leads to the death of workers or civilians. This includes unsafe construction sites, poor safety measures, and failure to comply with labor or environmental laws.
Examples of Corporate Negligence
- Unsafe scaffolding or untrained labor causing fatal falls.
- Failure to maintain fire systems in warehouses or malls.
- Neglecting vehicle safety in transport companies.
Legal Accountability
- Company fines up to KD 50,000.
- Imprisonment of directors or safety officers for up to 7 years.
- Civil compensation to victims’ families.
Risk Prevention and Legal Advice
- Strict adherence to OSHA and Kuwaiti labor regulations.
- Appoint safety officers and conduct regular audits.
- Contact legal counsel after workplace incidents.
Are you a victim or responsible party in a workplace fatality?
Contact Attorney Mishari Obaid Al-Anzi – Corporate and labor law advisor:
+965 97585500
