uabb domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /var/www/sites/lawfirmbackup_200125/wordpress/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131What 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 \u201cderiving suit\u201d 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 as proven facts. <\/strong>Contact us for assistance.<\/a><\/p>\n Recently there has been an increase in violent incidents in Israel. Many citizens face the threat of physical assault in places such as gas stations, parking lots, schools<\/a>, sporting events<\/a> and in public space in general. It is important to know how to deal with incidents of assault from a legal standpoint. This important article will provide information on the different legal tracks available in such cases, explained by an expert in tort law and in representing victims of felonies.<\/p>\n Our law offices, with branches located in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, specialize in tort law<\/a> and in representing crime victims in civil lawsuits. We provide our clients with comprehensive legal services and assist in protecting their rights as crime victims. Our attorneys have extensive experience in representing crime victims at all levels of the justice system.<\/p>\n Suing for compensation for assault \u2013 there is more than one way to do it<\/strong><\/p>\n Mr. A. was walking alone one evening in his home city when he was assaulted by Mr. B, who was drunk. As a result of injuries suffered in the assault, Mr. A was left partially handicapped for life. Mr. B. was charged with a felony. Following a prolonged court case, he was convicted and sentenced to prison, as well as being required to compensate Mr. A. with the symbolic sum of 10,000 NIS.<\/p>\n The incident described above, which is based on a case represented by our office, is just one of many. In recent years there has been a worrying increase in violent incidents in Israel. Almost every day we hear of brawls or fights which end in people getting severely injured.<\/p>\n Many people are unaware of the fact that filing a complaint with the police and pressing charges against the assailants is just one way to receive compensation as a victim of assault. In the incident described above, Mr. A. did not exhaust his ability to receive compensation for the injuries he suffered. Mr. A. can sue for damages, potentially leading to a large compensation of hundreds of thousands of shekels or more. Additionally, he can receive disability payments from the National Insurance Institute. How can you sue for compensation as a victim of assault? We explain below.<\/p>\n Filing a complaint with the police following an act of violence can initiate criminal proceedings for assault. If such proceedings take place, Mr. A., as the crime victim, will not be a party in the case. Although the crime victim does hold certain rights in the proceedings, by virtue of the Crime Victims\u2019 Rights Law<\/a>, he will have no influence over the question of conviction in the criminal trial, nor over the amount of compensation ruled by the court. It is important to know that the size of the compensation ruled in such trials is limited, and in many cases, it does not cover the cost of the damages incurred. However, as we mentioned earlier, this is not the end of the road for crime victims.<\/p>\n Alongside the criminal trial, there are two tracks for filing a civil tort lawsuit for assault. The first track is the regular civil lawsuit track, based on the Tort Order.<\/a> This track may take a long time, due to the need to prove that the assailant did in fact carry out the assault. Because of the difficulty involved in such lawsuits and the prolonged wait time until receiving compensation, there is another option of filing a fast-tracked lawsuit called a \u201cderiving lawsuit\u201d<\/a>. This lawsuit is filed after the criminal conviction. It is based on the Courts Law<\/a> and is filed in the same court which convicted the assailants. The main advantage of this procedure is that the act of assault need not be proven anew and is instead regarded as incontrovertible evidence. This procedure makes it possible to sue for compensation reaching hundreds of thousands of shekels or more.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nSuing for compensation for assault after the criminal trial<\/h4>\n
Example of a court ruling<\/h4>\n