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”
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