Accidents & Personal Injuries

Accident & Personal Injury

At our Law Firm, we specialize in the complex and nuanced field of maritime law, offering expert legal representation to clients involved in maritime disputes and transactions. Our team of seasoned attorneys is well-versed in the intricacies of admiralty law, including issues related to shipping, navigation, cargo disputes, and maritime injuries. We are committed to delivering comprehensive legal solutions tailored to the unique challenges of the maritime industry, ensuring that our clients’ rights and interests are protected both in and out of court.

Personal injury claims in Cyprus are governed by the Civil Wrongs Law, Cap. 148, which codifies the law of negligence, nuisance, and other torts. The law requires proof of duty of care, breach, and causation, and it provides for damages that compensate the injured person for their losses.

Road traffic accidents are the most common source of claims. Cyprus has a compulsory motor insurance regime, and claims are typically pursued against the insurer of the at-fault driver. The process involves gathering evidence police reports, witness statements, photographs and obtaining medical evidence that quantifies the injuries and their long-term effects.

Workplace accidents engage the employer’s duty to provide a safe system of work. Claims may be brought in tort, or under the social insurance scheme, which provides limited benefits regardless of fault. The firm advises on the interaction between these regimes, ensuring that clients receive the full compensation available and that any settlement with the social insurance fund does not prejudice a tort claim.

Medical negligence claims are complex and heavily contested. They require expert evidence on the standard of care, on breach, and on causation. The firm works with medical experts in the relevant specialties, building a case that can withstand scrutiny from defence experts and, if necessary, the court.

Damages in personal injury cases are assessed under two heads. Special damages for quantifiable financial losses lost earnings, medical expenses, care costs. General damages for pain, suffering, and loss of amenity. In serious injury cases, future losses are calculated based on life expectancy, future care needs, and diminished earning capacity. The firm works with actuaries and care experts to ensure that these calculations are robust.

Fatal accident claims are brought under the Fatal Accidents Law, which allows dependents to claim for the loss of financial support and, in some cases, for bereavement. These claims are particularly sensitive, requiring careful handling of both the legal and emotional dimensions.