Compensation in Case of Death According to the Israeli law Adv. Ilan Kaner AIDA World Conference Rome 2014

2 Data 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

3 The Relevant Law Dependents Claims Estate Claims

4 Damages Caused to the Estate Damages during the period of the illness Loss of future earnings Non-monetary damage Burial expenses

5 Loss of support Loss of services Burial expenses Damages Caused to the Dependents

6 Deduction of Profits The purpose of the Tort Law is to reinstate the situation to its previous condition

7 Damages During the Period of Illness Loss of earnings Medical expenses Mobility expenses Third party assistance

8 Non-Monetary Damage Shortening of lifespan Pain and suffering The difference between the General Tort Law and the Road Accident Victims Compensation Law

9 Pain and Suffering

10 Shortening of Lifespan

11 Compensation for Pain and Suffering During the Period of Unconsciousness

12 The Dependents’ Claim The dependents are: Parents Spouse Children

13 Loss of Services

14 Loss of Earnings During the “Lost Years”