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Accidents & Injuries in Italy: A Practical Legal Guide for Victims You can usually claim compensation in Italy for injuries caused by someone else's fault, including road accidents, workplace injuries,...
If you are hurt in Italy, call 112, get medical help, take photos, collect witness details, and identify all vehicles and insurance companies before leaving the scene. The CAI or...
How to File a Complaint Against a Hospital in Jordan
Nov 19, 2025Most accident and injury claims in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan are based on the Civil Code, the Traffic Law, the Social Security Law, and for medical cases, the Medical...
Most accident and injury claims in the Philippines are based on the Civil Code (quasi-delict / negligence), with 4-year general prescriptive periods but shorter deadlines for claims against government agencies...
Most accident and injury claims in Turkey are based on fault under the Turkish Code of Obligations, with strict rules for traffic and workplace accidents. General time limit is 2...
Report accidents immediately - call 999 and obtain an official police report. For minor Dubai traffic incidents, you can generate a report via the Dubai Police app. Core deadlines: insurance...
Most provinces have a 2-year limitation to sue for injury, counted from when you knew or ought to have known you had a claim. Quebec is 3 years. Municipal notice...
Limitation is strict: most personal injury claims in Kenya must be filed within 3 years, workplace injuries must be lodged with DOSHS within 12 months, and claims against public authorities...
Road Accident Fund claims: lodge within 3 years for identified vehicles and within 2 years for hit-and-run, then issue summons within 5 years. General damages are only paid if a...
What to Do After a Serious Car Accident in Thailand
Nov 16, 2025Report accidents fast and get medical care first. Call 1669 for EMS, 191 for police. For road crashes, exchange insurance details and notify the insurer within 24 hours. Thailand's compulsory...
What to Do After a Serious Car Accident in Australia
Nov 16, 2025Most injury claims in Australia must start within strict time limits - commonly 28 days to 12 months to lodge benefits claims and up to 3 years to sue. Minors...
After a Serious Car Accident in the UK: What to Do
Nov 16, 2025UK uses an at-fault insurance system. You claim against the driver who caused the crash or the Motor Insurers' Bureau if they are uninsured or untraced. Limitation is usually 3...
Deadlines are strict: many injury claims must be filed within 1 to 3 years, and some require earlier notice in 30 to 180 days, especially against government bodies. Do not...
Call 911, get medical help, and do not admit fault. Photograph the scene, vehicles, and your injuries, and get witness names and the officer's report number. Report the crash to...
Table of Contents:IntroductionWhat is the First Thing I Should Do After a Car Accident?Four key steps to take immediately after a car accident in Abu DhabiWhy is the Police Report...
Workplace Accident Procedures for Dubai Businesses
Oct 30, 2025Table of ContentsIntroduction: A Guide for EmployersImmediate Actions After an InjuryProvide Medical AssistanceSecure the SceneInternal NotificationOfficial Reporting Requirements in DubaiMinistry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE)Dubai PoliceFree Zone SpecificsUnderstanding Your...
If someone causes you physical harm in Thailand, whether through an accident, negligence, or intentional conduct, you may have the right to seek compensation through a civil lawsuit. Personal injury...
Turkey has one of the highest rates of workplace accidents globally, with nearly 2,000 work-related fatalities reported in 2024 alone. Workplace safety is not just a legal obligation; it's a...
Your Rights After a Traffic Accident in Turkey
Oct 30, 2025Traffic accidents are an unfortunate reality anywhere in the world, including Turkey. With over 300,000 injuries and thousands of fatalities yearly, understanding your rights and proper procedures following an accident...
For individuals and families navigating the legal system, it may seem challenging. Whether your concerns are with a landlord-tenant conflict, divorce is on your mind, or you want to know...