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Guide for Physical and Psychological Injury Victims in War

7/3/2025

5 minutes read

Since the war with Iran began, dozens of civilians have been killed and hundreds injured during the conflict. Many lost their homes and property in an instant and were left with nothing. There are several organizations designed to provide assistance to those civilians who were affected! Therefore, our goal is to provide the necessary information – you can find several referrals for assistance detailed in this brief list. For civilians who suffered [...][Read more](/guide-for-physical-and-mental-injury-victims-of-war)

Financial Data in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits – Attorney Yiron Festinger

1/1/2020

4 minutes read

According to data from Inbal Insurance Company, the government insurance company that insures government hospitals in Israel, in 2019 it paid approximately 300 million shekels to plaintiffs for medical malpractice, representing a significant increase compared to payments made at the beginning of the decade (an increase of approximately 57%), according to Ynet in an article dated December 17, 2019. Inbal Insurance Company insures slightly more than half of the medical institutions in the country exposed to these lawsuits, and therefore [...][Read more](/financial-data-in-medical-malpractice-lawsuits)

Student Insurance During Vacations

9/18/2017

3 minutes read

The summer vacation and holiday period can be pleasant and enjoyable for parents and children, but it also involves risks of accidents and injuries that can occur year-round, especially during vacations. The public should remember the following: Every student in Israel is covered by personal accident insurance 24 hours a day, both during the school year and during vacations. This insurance provides compensation for permanent disability resulting from [...][Read more](/student-insurance-during-summer-vacation)

Verdict won by our firm regarding medical malpractice in surgery to remove a cancerous thyroid tumor

5/3/2017

2 minutes read

On April 13, 2014, our law office won a verdict in the Jerusalem District Court (Case No. 3366-09 Danino Limor v. Hillel Yaffe Medical Center). The case was successfully handled by attorney David Winter, a partner at our firm, who was assisted by attorney Zehavit Akerman from our office. The facts in brief: Mrs. Danino underwent two surgeries to remove a cancerous tumor in the thyroid gland. During these surgeries, 4 [...][Read more](/verdict-won-by-our-office-regarding-medical-malpractice)

The statute of limitations for filing lawsuits for children born in "wrongful birth" cases was extended by the Supreme Court until August 28, 2015

5/3/2017

3 minutes read

On August 28, 2014, our law office won a very important and precedent-setting verdict (CA 4512/13 and LCA 6201/13 Red Crescent Hospital v. John Doe): The Supreme Court ruling established that parents of children born with defects that were not diagnosed during pregnancy (due to negligence by the treating doctor or in the ultrasound examination) – will be able to file a lawsuit even if the birth occurred more than [...][Read more](/statute-of-limitations-for-filing-claims-for-children-who)

Negligent Management of Childbirth Resulting in Infant's Arm Paralysis (Erb's Palsy)

5/3/2017

3 minutes read

This week, the Jerusalem District Court issued a verdict accepting a lawsuit filed on behalf of a baby who was delivered using vacuum extraction and as a result of the traumatic delivery suffered from a paralysis known as "Erb's Palsy." The incident occurred in 2004. The baby was born at Al-Dajani Hospital, and during childbirth a "shoulder dystocia" event occurred, an event known as every obstetrician's nightmare when the head [...][Read more](/about-negligent-management-of-childbirth-causing-arm-paralysis)

Judge Drori's groundbreaking verdict on the fragile X issue remains essentially unchanged

5/3/2017

5 minutes read

The Supreme Court, in the verdict delivered by Justice Amit, joined by Justices Esther Hayut and Uzi Vogelman, upheld in principle the landmark ruling of Justice Drori in the X matter (C.A. 2124/12 and 5203/13) dated October 30, 2014. At that time, on January 27, 2012, Justice Drori issued his groundbreaking verdict in Civil Case 5416/03 of the Jerusalem District Court, where he established liability [...][Read more](/justice-droris-landmark-ruling-on-the-matter)

Appointment of a Medical Expert by the Court in Medical Malpractice Cases

5/3/2017

7 minutes read

The appointment of a court-appointed medical expert in medical malpractice cases differs from the appointment of experts in other medical fields or non-medical matters, as the medical expert is essentially being asked to determine that a professional colleague acted negligently—a determination that can lead to serious consequences including criminal proceedings, disciplinary actions, damage to reputation, and more. Due to this concern, many doctors find it difficult to provide expert opinions against their peers [...][Read more](/מינוי-מומחה-רפואי-מטעם-בית-המשפט-בתיקי)

Victim of Medical Malpractice? When to Contact an Attorney

1/1/2017

3 minutes read

A verdict was recently issued by the Central District Court dismissing a lawsuit filed by a child and his parents against a health fund, claiming that the child was born with a certain genetic syndrome. According to the facts of the case, the mother underwent several genetic tests, one of which came back 'abnormal,' meaning she was a carrier of a certain syndrome. This required the father to be tested as well, which was not [...][Read more](/נפגעת-מרשלנות-רפואית-מתי-יש-לפנות-לעור)

Parents, Genetic Syndrome, Medical Records and Medical Malpractice

1/1/2017

3 minutes read

Recently, a verdict was issued by the District Court in the Central District dismissing a lawsuit filed by a child and his parents against a health fund, claiming that the child was born with a certain genetic syndrome. According to the facts of the case, the mother underwent several genetic tests, one of which came back 'abnormal,' meaning she was a carrier of a certain syndrome. This required the father to also be tested, which he did not [...][Read more](/about-parents-genetic-syndrome-medical-records-and-negl)

Determining the disability percentage is a matter for the judge alone

1/1/2017

3 minutes read

According to new legislation, the determination of medical disability is based on the assessment of the court-appointed medical expert, deviating from general tort law principles. The purpose of the law was to streamline and shorten proceedings as much as possible, since in car accident cases the question of liability does not arise and the discussion focuses solely on damages. The result of this legislation is that the fate of the trial in most cases rests upon [...][Read more](/determining-disability-percentage-is-a-matter-for-the-judge-and)

About Judges and Presidents

1/1/2017

6 minutes read

During these days, the Knesset is facing the selection of a new president for Israel. Among those who proposed their candidacy was retired Justice Dalia Dorner. Unlike members of Knesset and nearly all citizens who know the lady only from her public appearances full of splendor, grandeur, and statesmanship, I and my fellow attorneys who required her legal services when she was a sitting judge, primarily at the Jerusalem District Court, are also familiar with other sides of her. [...][Read more](/about-judges-and-presidents)

C.A. 99744-12-11 Y.Z. et al. v. Hadassah Hospital at the District Court of Jerusalem

12/22/2016

2 minutes read

Ms. Y.Z., a young woman in her late 30s, arrived at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem after suffering an epileptic seizure. Upon arrival at the emergency room, a preliminary diagnosis was made and an order was given to perform an MRI scan. Despite this order being repeated several more times over the following days and despite the deterioration in Ms. Y.Z.'s condition, the required test was not performed until 6 days had passed. [...][Read more](/about-parents-genetic-syndrome-medical-records-and-negl-2)