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Tort Law
Damage is compensated to the extent it is documented.
We pursue claims for pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages arising from traffic accidents, injury and death, damage to property and violations of personality rights — from documenting the damage to enforcement.
Scope
- Actions for pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages
- Traffic-accident compensation and insurance claims
- Loss-of-support compensation
- Violations of personality rights
- Damage to property
Process
- 01EvidenceThe incident and the damage are documented with reports, records and invoices.
- 02ClaimA written claim to the liable party or the insurer.
- 03CalculationThe damage is calculated through expert examination.
- 04ActionThe action for damages is filed and pursued.
- 05EnforcementEnforcement of the judgment and collection.
Frequently recorded questions
The answers below are general information; your specific matter requires a consultation.
When does a claim for damages in tort become time-barred?
Two years from the date the injured party learns of the damage and of the person liable, and in any event ten years from the act; if the act is also a crime, the criminal limitation period applies (Article 72 of the Turkish Code of Obligations, TBK).
When can non-pecuniary damages be claimed?
In cases of bodily harm, death and violation of personality rights (TBK Articles 56 and 58).
After a traffic accident, must the insurer be approached first?
Before suing, or going to arbitration, against compulsory motor liability insurance, a written application must be made to the insurance company (Highway Traffic Law No. 2918, Article 97).
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