Posts by יהודה אלחרר
Appointment of medical experts in damage claims under the Tort Ordinance and the Road Accident Victims Compensation Law
The matter of determining disability is one of the most important issues in the discussion of damage claims for physical injuries in Israel, whether according to the Tort Ordinance [New Version] or under the Road Accident Victims Compensation Law, 5735-1975, or under any other law (such as the Insurance Contract Law, 5741-1981, and insurance policy…
Read MoreDetermining liability for bodily injury and property in a traffic accident (legal information)
How is responsibility for damage determined in the context of a car accident? The rules regarding responsibility for causing damages in the context of a traffic accident in civil lawsuits are unique and complex: regarding bodily injuries in traffic accidents, the law establishes a rule of absolute responsibility of the offending driver. In contrast, regarding…
Read MoreCar accident – bodily and property damage – how do you claim compensation?
In any traffic accident caused by a collision between two vehicles, or as part of a self-inflicted accident, such as a vehicle colliding with a wall or a tree or a vehicle overturning, etc., there are two types of damage: bodily damage to the driver of the vehicle and/or the passenger, as well as property…
Read MoreWhat should be done following a car accident in Israel?
As a general rule, in every accident, some steps must be taken to exhaust the question of responsibility and damage and to receive the compensation you deserve, of course, if the basic conditions stipulated in the various laws are met. In this article we will focus on the steps to be taken following a car…
Read MoreMedical malpractice
In this article we provide a broad overview of the problematic legal situation and the options facing victims of medical malpractice. What is a medical malpractice claim? A medical malpractice claim is a claim that is filed in response to damage caused by the negligence of a medical practitioner. According to section 35 of the…
Read MoreCompensation for Road Accident Injuries
Almost any one of us might get injured in a road accident. How does a road accident is defined by law? Whom can you sue due to road accident injuries, and what are the criteria for a successful lawsuit? What does the law say about compensating road accident victims? In this article, a tort attorney…
Read MoreTort 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…
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