Damages
Tort Law FAQ – a Damages Lawyer in Israel Answers your Questions
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…
Read MoreFinancial Investigations to Locate the Assets and Value of Potential Defendants
Financial investigations constitute a preliminary action for filing a lawsuit against potential defendants. Such investigations may be very important for obtaining information about assets owned by defendants and the value of those assets, given the tendency of potential defendants to conceal their assets, so as to evade lawsuits against them. However, these investigations are very…
Read MoreWhat is emotional distress and when can it warrant suing for compensation? (A legal explanation)
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,…
Read MoreSuing for compensation for assault (legal information)
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…
Read MoreProduct Liability in Israel – Suing for Damages
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…
Read MoreWork accidents outside of work hours – important legal information
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…
Read MoreDog bites – how can dog owners defend themselves in the case of a lawsuit?
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…
Read MoreBodily Damage and Traffic-Related Injuries in Israel
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…
Read MoreIsraeli tort attorney
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…
Read MoreIsraeli tort Law and Damages
Further articles on the subject of Israeli tort law and damages The field of tort law is broad, dealing with damages, various circumstances in which injuries are caused, and the question of who is responsible for the occurrence of the damage. Apportioning risk among various wrongdoers, and in some cases between the wrongdoer and the…
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