{"id":79514,"date":"2022-05-16T20:01:01","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T17:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawoffice.org.il\/?p=79514"},"modified":"2023-09-21T11:00:59","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T08:00:59","slug":"damages-lawyer-in-israel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/damages-lawyer-in-israel\/","title":{"rendered":"Tort Law FAQ \u2013 a Damages Lawyer in Israel Answers your Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/israeli-tort-law\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">local tort law<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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 the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/tort-attorney-in-israel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">legal definition of a tort<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who bears <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/product-liability-in-israel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">liability for a defective product<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and how to seek compensation after being harmed in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/hit-and-run-legal-help-in-israel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hit-and-run accident<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. See our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/category\/damages-en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">list of articles on damages law in Israel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our law firm, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u05d3\u05e7\u05e8, \u05e4\u05e7\u05e1, \u05dc\u05d5\u05d9 &amp; Co<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, specializes in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/israeli-civil-law\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Israeli civil law<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and has offices in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. If you have any additional questions, my colleagues and I are available to help. Contact us at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:office@lawoffice.org.il\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">office@lawoffice.org.il<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0or call 03-3724722.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-77640\" src=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/tort1.jpg\" alt=\"damages lawyer in Israel - caution sign\" width=\"460\" height=\"344\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Can I file a damages claim in Israel?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If someone in Israel has wrongfully caused you harm or losses, you should sue them for damages. That is your right regardless of whether you are a resident of Israel. Be sure to hire a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/israeli-tort-attorney\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tort attorney in Israel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who knows all the intricacies of Israeli law. To learn about damages claims in Israel, see <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/israeli-tort-attorney\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Israeli Tort Attorney<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>What is a tort?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tort (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">avla<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Hebrew) is any wrongful act that causes harm to another person. Any victim of a tort can file a financial compensation lawsuit. The perpetrator is legally liable for their actions and must pay damages to the claimant. You can read our article <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/tort-attorney-in-israel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advice from an Israeli Tort Attorney<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn about tort law in Israel.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>What does <\/b><b><i>Dinei Nezikin<\/i><\/b><b> mean?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/israeli-tort-law\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dinei Nezikin<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the Hebrew term for Tort law. It is the branch of civil law concerned with torts (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">avlot <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in Hebrew) and civil wrongs. The primary source for tort law in Israel is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nevo.co.il\/law_word\/law160\/laws%20of%20the%20state%20of%20israel%20new%20version-nv2.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Civil Wrongs Ordinance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, alongside legal precedents and various legislations. For information on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dinei Nezikin<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, see my introduction to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/israeli-tort-law\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tort law in Israel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>What is the legal definition of negligence in Israel?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Israel, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nevo.co.il\/law_word\/law160\/laws%20of%20the%20state%20of%20israel%20new%20version-nv2.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Civil Wrongs Ordinance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> defines the civil wrong called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/negligence-lawyer-in-Israel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">negligence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If careless behavior harms another person, that behavior is negligence (in Hebrew, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/%d7%aa%d7%91%d7%99%d7%a2%d7%aa-%d7%a8%d7%a9%d7%9c%d7%a0%d7%95%d7%aa\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rashlanut<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-lawyer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical malpractice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a prominent example of professional negligence. See my article <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/negligence-lawyer-in-Israel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advice from a Damages Lawyer in Israel<\/span><\/a> for further info<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>What is required to prove negligence?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When suing in Israel for negligence, your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/israeli-tort-attorney\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">damages lawyer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must prove the four elements of negligence:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The defendant had a duty of care for the plaintiff.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The defendant perpetrated a breach of duty by behaving carelessly.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The plaintiff suffered harm.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The defendant was the cause of that harm.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/negligence-lawsuit-in-israel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">filing a negligence lawsuit in Israel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to discover how to receive compensation in negligence cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-78098\" src=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/tort7.jpg\" alt=\"Damages Lawyer in Israel - boot about to step on a protruding nail\" width=\"421\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/tort7.jpg 911w, https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/tort7-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/tort7-768x574.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>What qualifies as a breach of duty?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The law requires all people to act cautiously, responsibly, and with consideration for the safety of others. Employers have specific responsibilities for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/work-accidents-outside-work-hours\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the well-being of their employees<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as do <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-lawyer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical professionals for their patients<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In legal terms, this is called the duty of care. When a person behaves carelessly and thus causes damage to another individual, that is called a breach of duty. You can find a thorough explanation regarding the duty of care by an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/israeli-tort-law\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Israeli tort attorney<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>What is a breach of statutory duty?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A breach of statutory duty is a civil wrong distinct from negligence. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/negligence-lawsuit-in-israel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negligence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> violates the duty of care \u2013 a general responsibility to be reasonably cautious for others&#8217; safety. In contrast, a statutory duty is a public responsibility established by law or governmental decree. For example, you can sue your municipality for violating a statutory duty if it fails to provide proper sanitation services to your particular neighborhood. See our article <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/israeli-tort-law\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tort Law in Israel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more on this subject.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Can I ever sue my employer for damages incurred outside work hours?\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work accidents in Israel refer to more than just accidents at the workplace. For example, accidents during social events arranged by your workplace are work accidents. Moreover, the definition of work accidents in Israel includes accidents during your commute to and from work. See our article <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/work-accidents-outside-work-hours\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work Accidents in Israel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>The definition of medical malpractice<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical malpractice is a particular type of professional negligence. A medical professional has an inherent duty of care to their patients. If they are not as careful as a reasonable person trained in that profession should be and thus cause harm to the patient, they are liable for the damage caused. On our site, you can find a thorough <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-lawyer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">explanation by a medical malpractice lawyer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Can I sue for emotional distress?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Israel, you can file a claim for damages from a person who committed a careless act that caused you emotional distress. Sometimes the emotional distress claim can be one element in a damages lawsuit that involves <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/bodily-damage-in-israel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personal injuries<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or financial harm. It is possible to sue over emotional damage alone (such as in the case of an employer <a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/workplace-bullying-in-israel\/\">being cruel or emotionally abusive<\/a> towards their employee). If you can show specific financial losses resulting from the emotional distress, you can sue for compensatory damages (for example, the cost of your mental health treatment). Additionally, you can sue for non-pecuniary damages for your pain and suffering. These damages can amount to tens of thousands of shekels in certain situations. Read more about seeking <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/emotional-distress\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compensation for emotional distress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-79022\" src=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/electrical-fire.png\" alt=\"Damages Lawyer in Israel - electrical fire\" width=\"450\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/electrical-fire.png 510w, https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/electrical-fire-300x211.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Can I file a product liability claim in Israel?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Israel, you can file a claim for damages if a defective product, or a product sold without adequate safety instructions, causes a personal injury or damage to your property. The Israeli manufacturer is liable for the damage. If it is an imported product, you should sue the Israeli importer. See the article \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/product-liability-in-israel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product Liability in Israel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>What is a bodily injury according to Israeli law?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Israeli law, the definition of bodily damage encompasses both physical injuries and psychological harm caused by a physical injury or a traumatic event. Moreover, bodily damage includes damage to essential medical devices. Note that death is a bodily injury in Israeli law. Therefore, the heirs and dependents can sue for compensation from those liable for the victim\u2019s death. To learn about bodily injury liability, see <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/bodily-damage-in-israel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bodily Damage in Israel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Is assault considered a tort?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assault is both a crime and a tort in Israeli law. Therefore, after a criminal court finds a person guilty of assault, the victim can file a civil suit against their assailant for financial compensation. For more on this topic, see <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/compensation-for-assault\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compensation for Assault<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Are personal injuries from a car accident treated the same as other torts?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Israel, compensation for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/bodily-damage-in-israel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bodily harm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that results from traffic accidents is different from compensation for damage caused by other torts. Car insurance is obligatory in Israel. Therefore, after a car crash, the insurance companies are liable for any damage or injury. See <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/road-accident-victims\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Road Accident Victims<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-78868\" src=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/car-injury.png\" alt=\"Damages Lawyer in Israel - woman suffering from whiplash after car crash\" width=\"438\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/car-injury.png 852w, https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/car-injury-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/car-injury-768x510.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>How do I file a bodily injury claim after a hit-and-run?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a driver caused you an injury and then illegally fled the scene, you are still eligible for compensation. If their identity is unknown, you can sue for damages from a government fund called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.karnit.co.il\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> instead of the driver&#8217;s insurance provider. For detailed advice on the matter from a damages lawyer, see our article \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/hit-and-run-legal-help-in-israel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hit-and-run car accidents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Is there a statute of limitations for filing a damages claim in Israel?\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Per the Israeli <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nevo.co.il\/law_word\/law150\/laws%20of%20the%20state%20of%20israel-12.pdf#page=131\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Law of Prescription<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a statute of limitations applies to all civil lawsuits. With few exceptions, the prescriptive period for filing a damages lawsuit in Israel is seven years since the events in question. If the victim was a minor, they are permitted to file the suit any time before they turn 25, regardless of when the tort occurred. Read more in this article by an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/negligence-lawsuit-in-israel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Israeli negligence lawyer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>What are some defense strategies which the accused party can use?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A defense attorney can attempt to have the case against their clients dismissed by convincing the court that their behavior was reasonable under the circumstances. Additionally, they might argue that their actions caused no harm to the claimant. Moreover, a common strategy to minimize the damages awarded is arguing that the claimant has been careless and that they bear at least partial responsibility for the harm suffered. Learn more about this topic from a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/negligence-lawyer-in-israel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">damages attorney in Israel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>How is the size of damages decided in a financial compensation lawsuit?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During an Israeli financial compensation lawsuit, the court may appoint an expert to evaluate the sum of losses that the claimant suffered due to the tort. This evaluation will inform the court&#8217;s decision regarding compensatory damages. Occasionally, the court will award additional aggravated damages for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/emotional-distress\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pain and suffering<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Learn more about suing in Israel by reading <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/negligence-lawyer-in-israel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this article by a civil attorney in Israel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>How much do lawsuits cost in Israel?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Israeli civil lawsuits, the attorney fees are usually a percentage of the damages awarded. Therefore, civil lawyers in Israel are very motivated to argue their clients&#8217; cases. Generally, if the court does not order compensation to the claimant, they will not owe anything to their attorney. Often the most expensive part of filing a damages lawsuit in Israel is the fees paid to professionals for their expert opinion on the case. I have written more on this topic when discussing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-lawyer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical malpractice lawsuits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>How can I contact a damages lawyer in Israel?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before filing a lawsuit in Israel, you should seek legal advice from an experienced and qualified damages lawyer in Israel. Our law firm has vast experience with this type of civil claim. Call 03-3724722 or email us at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:office@lawoffice.org.il\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">office@lawoffice.org.il<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. My colleagues and I at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u05d3\u05e7\u05e8, \u05e4\u05e7\u05e1, \u05dc\u05d5\u05d9 &amp; Co. law firm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are always available to answer your questions and represent your case. We invite you to meet us at our offices in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[author_and_contact_info]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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