What 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…

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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…

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Negligence 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…

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Medical 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.…

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What 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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How long does a car accident lawsuit take in Israel?

Road accidents are a routine occurrence in Israel, and drivers tend to settle the matter of compensation between them, without getting the insurance company or the authorities involved. But what happens when this issue isn’t settled by agreement between the parties? What do you do when the identity of the additional vehicle involved in the…

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