Disputes Concerning Compensation for Harm Caused to Health
Protecting a client’s interests in court disputes is one of the main areas of activity at the “First Legal” Law Firm. One category of legal disputes that arises quite frequently in practice is claims for compensation for harm caused to the health or life of an individual. Such harm to health or life may occur in the course of a natural person (employee) performing work duties, as a result of the actions of third parties (unlawful actions of third parties, actions taken out of extreme necessity), due to activities involving a source of increased danger (explosive materials, wild animals, etc.), and so on.
In this category of cases, it is important to bear in mind that harm caused to a person’s life or health is subject to full compensation by the person who caused it, provided that the latter’s actions were unlawful, there is a direct causal link between them and the harm, and the person is at fault; or, if it arose from a source of increased danger, regardless of fault. Furthermore, under current legislation, any person engaging in activities that constitute a source of increased danger is liable for the damage caused unless they prove that the damage was the result of force majeure or was intentionally caused by the victim.
By choosing the “First Legal” Law Firm, you gain a number of advantages:
- The “First Legal” Law Firm has been providing legal services since 2008;
- Our Firm’s specialists have significant experience in representing clients in court;
- When providing legal assistance to a client, the “First Legal” Law Firm is guided exclusively by the priority of the client’s interests within the shortest possible timeframe for the client;
- At the client’s request, our Firm’s specialists provide comprehensive support in litigation—from preparing all necessary documents for filing the lawsuit to obtaining the court’s decision in the case.
When examining cases involving harm to a person’s health or life (the victim), it is important to understand that one can seek not only compensation for material costs incurred for treatment and restoring one’s health but also compensation for moral damages. Such moral damages include disruption of normal life connections, disruption of one’s customary way of life, and the victim’s emotional suffering related to the harm caused to their health.
In any case, every situation is unique and requires prior analysis, a detailed examination by specialists, and the establishment of a further plan of action that takes into account the specific circumstances of the case.
The “First Legal” Law Firm offers the following range of services to represent a client’s interests in disputes related to compensation for harm caused to the health or life of an individual:
- Legal analysis of the current situation, oral or written consultations, and development of a legal position;
- Collection and/or search for evidence to properly defend the client’s interests, in particular by sending attorney requests;
- Preparation of the necessary documents for filing a civil lawsuit in court;
- Drafting a civil lawsuit for compensation of material and moral (non-material) damages;
- Court representation of the client’s interests during examination of the case in the first-instance court, which includes participation in court hearings, preparation of all procedural documents, etc.;
- If the client so desires, support in enforcing the court’s decision and representation of the client’s interests during enforcement proceedings.
If necessary, our specialists also represent the client’s interests in the appellate and/or cassation courts.
By contacting the “First Legal” Law Firm, the client entrusts their issues to professionals who have significant experience in court representation, allowing for the most effective protection of the client’s violated rights in view of the latest judicial practice, particularly regarding compensation for material losses (damages) and moral (non-material) harm caused to the client’s health or life.