Transport law
Pedestrian accident – how can you claim compensation?
Pedestrians injured due to a traffic accident in Israel will generally be entitled to claim compensation from the driver’s insurance company. If the driver’s identity cannot be found, it may be possible to file a compensation claim with the compensation fund for road accident victims established by the state. In cases where pedestrians were injured…
Read MoreWhat is the Role of a Traffic Lawyer?
Most drivers will encounter law enforcement at some point in their lives, whether due to a traffic report they received, traffic offenses they committed, or an accident in which they were involved. Many situations may even require the intervention of a traffic lawyer, especially when it involves driving restrictions or a substantial financial report. This…
Read MorePenalty for Drunk Driving in Israel
This article will address the penalty for drunk driving in Israel. In Israel, the Ministry of Transport and Road Safety oversees laws and regulations regarding transportation and traffic laws. Defining Drunk Driving It is always risky to drive after drinking alcohol because you do not know the exact amount you have in your system. In…
Read MoreStationary vehicle accident in Israel – when can you claim financial damages?
Does a vehicle accident that took place while not driving entitle the victims of the accident to compensation, and if it does, in which cases? The law recognizes road accidents in a wide variety of situations. Accordingly, stationary vehicle accidents or other accidents that occurred while the car was not moving may still entitle the…
Read MoreCalculation of car accident damages
How do we calculate the damages of vehicle collision victims in Israel? The calculation of car accident damages is based on several variables. Among other things, the personal characteristics of the accident victims, the type of damages they suffered, whether the accident caused permanent or temporary disability, the type of treatment and assistance that the…
Read MoreMedical expert opinion following a car accident
In claims involving physical injuries resulting from a car accident in Israel, a medical opinion is usually submitted by an expert appointed by the court. The opinion will be used by the court to resolve the complex legal questions that arise in these lawsuits, such as the question of causation between the accident and the…
Read MoreWhat is (or is not) considered a car accident?
How do you know whether an accident is considered a car accident according to Israeli law? This is a complicated question. The law does not always provide an unequivocal answer to whether a particular case is considered a traffic accident that constitutes grounds for compensation according to the Road Accident Victim Compensation Law. There are…
Read MoreContributory negligence in Compensation Claims – How Can it Reduce the Compensation Amount You Deserve?
What is the meaning of “Contributory negligence” in tort suits? Contributory negligence is a term meaning that despite injury and bodily damages caused to a person, this person still bears some fault in the occurrence of the damage caused to them. A contributory fault argument is usually raised by defendants in tort compensation suits, and…
Read MoreMedical Care After a Road Accident
It’s important to seek medical care as soon as possible following a road accident – not just to assess the severity of the damage and treat any injury or harm caused to the victims of the accident but also to ensure the documentation of evidence indicating the link between the accident and the damage caused.…
Read MoreWhat is a Road Accident? (Legal Information)
What is a Road Accident? The legal definition of the term “road \ vehicle \ car accident” is broader than the standard definition, of an injury caused following use of a motor vehicle (such as a car, motorcycle, truck, tractor, etc.). It might apply in cases where the vehicle was standing still, cases where an…
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