Who are victims of vehicle-ramming terrorist attacks?<\/strong><\/h4>\nVictims of vehicle-ramming terrorist attacks might be recognized as victims of a hostile actions<\/a> pursuant to the Victims of Hostile Action (Pensions) Law 5730-1970<\/a>. Section 1 of this law provides a broad definition for a victim of a hostile action. In essence, this term refers to any person who suffered physical, property, or psychological damage from the actions of enemy forces, from unintentional actions of Israeli security forces aiming to combat the enemy, or a violent act with the purpose of inflicting injury on another person because of their ethno-national origin. In addition, to comply with the definition, the victim must be a resident and a citizen of Israel, or a person lawfully staying in Israel. It\u2019s more complicated to prove eligibility for compensation in the cases of victims of terrorist attacks who are not Israeli citizens or residents<\/a>.![\"victims](\"https:\/\/lawfirmbackup_200125.k1uagm.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/person-lying-ground-after-car-accident-300x200.jpg\")
<\/p>\nWhat compensation is available to victims of vehicle-ramming terrorist attacks?<\/strong><\/h4>\nVictims of vehicle-ramming terrorist attacks, who are recognized as victims of a hostile action, are eligible to receive compensation from the state, as well as allowances and other rights under the Victims of Hostile Action Law, and all according to the circumstances of each case. The law allows victims to receive monetary compensation for any damage caused to property as a result of a vehicle-ramming terrorist attack, and when concerning bodily injury caused in the attack, the victim might also have additional rights:<\/p>\n
\n- Disability pensions for those recognized as disabled pursuant to the Disability (Compensation and Rehabilitation) Law, 5719-1959<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Financing of medical, rehabilitation, and convalescence expenses, pursuant to the National Insurance Law<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Medical convalescence pay, provided in accordance with a doctor\u2019s recommendation, and subject to the approval of the National Insurance Institute.<\/li>\n
- Assistance with housing.<\/li>\n
- Assistance with ambulation.<\/li>\n
- Financial and professional rehabilitation.<\/li>\n
- Participation in health insurance payments.<\/li>\n
- Allowances with respect to loss of income during the medical care period, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In the case of people killed in hostile actions, their family members are eligible to receive pensions pursuant to the Fallen Soldier’s Families (Pensions and Rehabilitation) Law 7510-1950<\/a>, and in addition, are eligible to receive a burial grant, which includes payment for burial expenses, the headstone\u2019s maintenance, and the place of burial.<\/p>\nWhat is the process that terrorist attack victims need to undergo?<\/strong><\/h4>\nIn order to receive compensation, the victim must be recognized as a victim of a hostile action. In most cases, the authorities will contact the victim, but if not, the victim must file a claim to the National Insurance Institute within three months when concerning bodily injury, or a file claim to the Tax Authority\u2019s Compensation Fund within two weeks of the event, in cases of property damage.<\/p>\n
After filing your claims, the National Insurance Institute or the Compensation Fund will contact the approving authority at the Ministry of Defense, to determine whether or not this was indeed a hostile action. You should receive the authority\u2019s response within three months of submission, unless the authority decides to extend its examination for exceptional grounds.<\/p>\n
After obtaining recognition from the approving authority at the Ministry of Defense, the victim will have to fill out a claim form to determine their disability level, and to receive a disability pension for victims of hostile attacks. The form must be submitted within a year of the date of injury, otherwise the victim\u2019s chances to obtain allowances would be lower. Next, the victim is invited to appear before a medical committee, which will determine the victim’s disability level<\/a>, and accordingly, the pension amount payable to them.<\/p>\nWhat documents should be attached to the application?<\/strong><\/h4>\nYou\u2019ll have to attach any document from a government authority indicating that the injury was caused as a result of a vehicle-ramming terrorist attack, rather than an ordinary road accident. In most cases, this will be a police or IDF report about the case, but sometimes victims are required to produce an approval from another entity in the Israeli security system responsible for the case.<\/p>\n
In addition, the victim may attach a monetary estimate of the damage caused, whether it be property damage or bodily injury. In a property-related claim, the victim can present the damage caused to their property directly to the Compensation Fund, and the Fund reserves the right to estimate the damage through an appraiser on its behalf.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nWhat compensation is available to victims of vehicle-ramming terrorist attacks?<\/strong><\/h4>\nVictims of vehicle-ramming terrorist attacks, who are recognized as victims of a hostile action, are eligible to receive compensation from the state, as well as allowances and other rights under the Victims of Hostile Action Law, and all according to the circumstances of each case. The law allows victims to receive monetary compensation for any damage caused to property as a result of a vehicle-ramming terrorist attack, and when concerning bodily injury caused in the attack, the victim might also have additional rights:<\/p>\n
\n- Disability pensions for those recognized as disabled pursuant to the Disability (Compensation and Rehabilitation) Law, 5719-1959<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Financing of medical, rehabilitation, and convalescence expenses, pursuant to the National Insurance Law<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Medical convalescence pay, provided in accordance with a doctor\u2019s recommendation, and subject to the approval of the National Insurance Institute.<\/li>\n
- Assistance with housing.<\/li>\n
- Assistance with ambulation.<\/li>\n
- Financial and professional rehabilitation.<\/li>\n
- Participation in health insurance payments.<\/li>\n
- Allowances with respect to loss of income during the medical care period, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In the case of people killed in hostile actions, their family members are eligible to receive pensions pursuant to the Fallen Soldier’s Families (Pensions and Rehabilitation) Law 7510-1950<\/a>, and in addition, are eligible to receive a burial grant, which includes payment for burial expenses, the headstone\u2019s maintenance, and the place of burial.<\/p>\nWhat is the process that terrorist attack victims need to undergo?<\/strong><\/h4>\nIn order to receive compensation, the victim must be recognized as a victim of a hostile action. In most cases, the authorities will contact the victim, but if not, the victim must file a claim to the National Insurance Institute within three months when concerning bodily injury, or a file claim to the Tax Authority\u2019s Compensation Fund within two weeks of the event, in cases of property damage.<\/p>\n
After filing your claims, the National Insurance Institute or the Compensation Fund will contact the approving authority at the Ministry of Defense, to determine whether or not this was indeed a hostile action. You should receive the authority\u2019s response within three months of submission, unless the authority decides to extend its examination for exceptional grounds.<\/p>\n
After obtaining recognition from the approving authority at the Ministry of Defense, the victim will have to fill out a claim form to determine their disability level, and to receive a disability pension for victims of hostile attacks. The form must be submitted within a year of the date of injury, otherwise the victim\u2019s chances to obtain allowances would be lower. Next, the victim is invited to appear before a medical committee, which will determine the victim’s disability level<\/a>, and accordingly, the pension amount payable to them.<\/p>\nWhat documents should be attached to the application?<\/strong><\/h4>\nYou\u2019ll have to attach any document from a government authority indicating that the injury was caused as a result of a vehicle-ramming terrorist attack, rather than an ordinary road accident. In most cases, this will be a police or IDF report about the case, but sometimes victims are required to produce an approval from another entity in the Israeli security system responsible for the case.<\/p>\n
In addition, the victim may attach a monetary estimate of the damage caused, whether it be property damage or bodily injury. In a property-related claim, the victim can present the damage caused to their property directly to the Compensation Fund, and the Fund reserves the right to estimate the damage through an appraiser on its behalf.<\/p>\n
In the case of people killed in hostile actions, their family members are eligible to receive pensions pursuant to the Fallen Soldier’s Families (Pensions and Rehabilitation) Law 7510-1950<\/a>, and in addition, are eligible to receive a burial grant, which includes payment for burial expenses, the headstone\u2019s maintenance, and the place of burial.<\/p>\n In order to receive compensation, the victim must be recognized as a victim of a hostile action. In most cases, the authorities will contact the victim, but if not, the victim must file a claim to the National Insurance Institute within three months when concerning bodily injury, or a file claim to the Tax Authority\u2019s Compensation Fund within two weeks of the event, in cases of property damage.<\/p>\n After filing your claims, the National Insurance Institute or the Compensation Fund will contact the approving authority at the Ministry of Defense, to determine whether or not this was indeed a hostile action. You should receive the authority\u2019s response within three months of submission, unless the authority decides to extend its examination for exceptional grounds.<\/p>\n After obtaining recognition from the approving authority at the Ministry of Defense, the victim will have to fill out a claim form to determine their disability level, and to receive a disability pension for victims of hostile attacks. The form must be submitted within a year of the date of injury, otherwise the victim\u2019s chances to obtain allowances would be lower. Next, the victim is invited to appear before a medical committee, which will determine the victim’s disability level<\/a>, and accordingly, the pension amount payable to them.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll have to attach any document from a government authority indicating that the injury was caused as a result of a vehicle-ramming terrorist attack, rather than an ordinary road accident. In most cases, this will be a police or IDF report about the case, but sometimes victims are required to produce an approval from another entity in the Israeli security system responsible for the case.<\/p>\n In addition, the victim may attach a monetary estimate of the damage caused, whether it be property damage or bodily injury. In a property-related claim, the victim can present the damage caused to their property directly to the Compensation Fund, and the Fund reserves the right to estimate the damage through an appraiser on its behalf.<\/p>\nWhat is the process that terrorist attack victims need to undergo?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
What documents should be attached to the application?<\/strong><\/h4>\n