Posts by יהודה אלחרר
Compensation for victims of vehicle-ramming attacks
Israel’s complex national security can sometime force its residents to unexpectedly deal with various insurance entities in order to be compensated after suffering injury in a terrorist attack. To receive compensation as victims of vehicle-ramming attacks, those injured must obtain confirmation that this was indeed a terrorist attack, and submit a medical opinion about the…
Read MoreNegligence in Tort law
What is the definition of negligence in tort law within Israel? This legal concept might be unclear or confusing as to what cases are included under it. Those not proficient in the legal language or unable to read Hebrew might confuse cases of negligence with other tort liability. Our law firm is here to explain…
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 MoreDecision versus settlement in civil law – which is better?
Decision versus settlement – what is the difference between a judicial decision and a settlement in civil procedures in Israel? A settlement process can save time and money for both of the parties to the suit as well as to the court, and for this reason, Israeli law encourages the court to suggest settlement options…
Read MoreA Car Accident Which is also a Work Accident
As we’ve written in previous articles, work accidents can occur in a number of circumstances, one of them being a road accident which is a work accident. A work accident can take place in the workplace, as well as while commuting from home to the workplace, and back to the employee’s home. This article explains…
Read MoreFinancial compensation for work accident victims
What financial compensation are work accident victims in Israel entitled to? The law entitles victims of work accidents to financial compensation and additional benefits, which can be claimed through the National Insurance Institute. The amount of work accident compensation is set according to the claimants’ determined level of disability. The compensation may vary depending on…
Read MoreAll types of work accidents – occupational accidents or diseases
Work accidents can occur at any time and to any worker, whether it be falling in the work area due to an obstacle, or falling from a height, such as from a ladder, scaffolding or any other elevated work surface, such as a ceiling or roof. Work accidents can also occur as a result of…
Read MoreCar Accidents – Advance Payments on Account of Damages (Prompt Payments)
How can victims of a car accident in Israel receive an advance payment on account of the damages that will be awarded to them in the future? To ensure that victims of a car accident are able to pay the expenses for their daily needs, the law provides a solution called prompt payments. These are…
Read MoreBicycle or electric bicycle accidents – when are you entitled to compensation? (legal information)
How do you file a claim for damage caused in an electric bicycle accident? After a precedent ruling that stated that electric bicycles are not a motor vehicle, cyclists are considered pedestrians and can claim compensation as such from the driver of the vehicle that hit them, or from the state. Unfortunately, bicycle accidents, and…
Read MoreElectric scooter accident – when can you claim damages? (legal information)
How do you claim damages after an accident with an electric scooter? A scooter is not defined as a motor vehicle, and a scooter rider who was injured by a vehicle claims damages as a pedestrian. A person injured in a collision with a scooter can claim recognition of a personal accident with the National…
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