Damages

In the following article, I will share my expertise as a damages lawyer in Israel and answer some of the most frequently asked questions regarding local tort law. Tort law is the legal field concerned with seeking compensation for damages caused by wrongful and harmful behavior. This FAQ will cover many diverse topics, such as…

The term “emotional distress” has become a common term. In many cases people seek to sue for emotional distress, but when can this in fact be done? What does such a lawsuit entail and what amount of compensation can one demand? These important questions and more will be discussed below by our attorney Nirit Flaishman,…

What is the right way to file a suit for compensation for assault? Once the assailants have been convicted in a criminal case, a fast-track “deriving suit” can be filed for compensation, which can reach tens or hundreds of thousands of shekels. This track can be used when the assault and injury are already considered…

The laws regarding product liability in Israel assure that local manufacturers and importers are held legally liable for any harm or losses caused by their products. Therefore, if a consumer suffers damage to their person or property due to a defective product or a product sold without adequate safety instructions, the local manufacturer or importer is obligated…

Can work accidents occur outside of work hours? The answer is yes – in recent years labor courts have recognized a wide range of incidents as work accidents, including praying in a synagogue, picking kids up from nursery school and more. Workers who have suffered from accidents in situations such as these are eligible for…

When a dog bites or attacks someone, the owner is usually in trouble. The law places full responsibility on the owner in such incidents, similarly to responsibility in a car accident. Despite this strict rule, the law allows for several exceptions, and in some cases, it is possible to reduce the weight of the responsibility…

Have you suffered bodily damage in Israel because of someone’s careless behavior and negligence? Or have you been injured in an auto accident in Israel and are not sure how to receive compensation? The sphere of civil law called tort law (dinei nezikin in Hebrew) provides legal and judicial remedies for losses caused by bodily harm.  As a personal injury lawyer…

If you are considering filing a suit for damages, you should seek an attorney who specializes in tort law. A damages suit is a claim against another person or an entity that behaved negligently or breached a statutory duty towards the claimant, causing him damage. According to the Civil Wrongs Ordinance, the claimant must prove…