Compensation in Case of Death Compensation in Case of Death According to the Israeli lawAccording to the Israeli law

Adv. Ilan KanerAIDA World Conference

Rome 2014

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DataData

• In 2013 in Israel:

277 people were killed in car accidents

62 people were killed in work accidents

Dozens died as a result of other types of accidents

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The Relevant LawThe Relevant Law

• Dependents Claims

• Estate Claims

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Damages Caused to the Estate

•Damages during the period of the illness

•Loss of future earnings

•Non-monetary damage

•Burial expenses

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•Loss of support

•Loss of services

•Burial expenses

Damages Caused to the Dependents

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Deduction of ProfitsDeduction of Profits

• The purpose of the Tort Law is to reinstate the situation to its previous condition

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Damages During the Period of Illness

• Loss of earnings

• Medical expenses

• Mobility expenses

• Third party assistance

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Non-Monetary Damage

• Shortening of lifespan

• Pain and suffering

• The difference between the General Tort Law and the Road Accident Victims Compensation Law

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Pain and Suffering

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Shortening of Lifespan

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Compensation for Pain and Suffering During the Period of Unconsciousness

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The Dependents’ Claim

• The dependents are:

Parents Spouse Children

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Loss of Services

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Loss of Earnings During the “Lost Years”