Jaime Roriz Advogados

Legal support in claims for compensation for damage suffered.

Civil liability arises when a person, company or entity causes harm to another, giving rise to a potential obligation to pay compensation. Such harm may be financial, such as expenses, economic losses or material damage, or non-financial, such as distress, upset, pain or loss of quality of life. This includes situations such as accidents, breaches of obligations, negligent conduct and damage caused by animals, including bites, attacks, material damage or other incidents where the keeper or owner may be liable. We provide legal support in analysing the situation, identifying those responsible, assessing the harm suffered and preparing the compensation claim. We assist both the pre-litigation stage, through contacts, complaints and negotiation, and the litigation stage, when it is necessary to resort to the courts to protect the client’s rights.

What we cover:

We assist in situations where the client has suffered damage or loss caused by third parties, assessing the liability involved and the possibility of bringing a compensation claim suited to the specific case.

Legal support at every stage

We provide legal support at every stage of the process, from the initial assessment of the damage to negotiation or, where necessary, the defence of the client’s rights in court.

Assessment of the harm suffered

We analyse material and non-material losses to determine which damages may be compensated

Identifying the liable party

We help determine who may be legally responsible for the damage caused.

Compensation negotiation

We handle contacts with the opposing party, insurers or other entities in an effort to reach a fair solution.

Court representation

Where there is no agreement, we support the court proceedings to claim the compensation due.

Popular questions

We clarify some of the most frequently asked questions about civil liability, claims for compensation, material and non-material damage, accidents, losses caused by third parties and damage caused by animals.

When am I entitled to claim compensation?
There may be a right to compensation when you suffer damage caused by another person, company or entity, whether through an accident, failure to comply with an obligation, unlawful conduct or negligent action. It is necessary to assess the specific case in order to verify whether liability exists and whether there is a link between the event that occurred and the damage suffered
Compensable damage may include material loss, such as expenses, economic losses, damage to property or loss of income, and non-material damage, such as suffering, pain, anxiety, inconvenience or loss of quality of life. Compensation depends on proof of the damage and its connection with the event that caused it.
Yes. Non-material damage, also known as moral damage, may justify compensation where it is sufficiently serious, for example in cases of pain, suffering, distress, humiliation or a significant impact on personal life. The amount depends on the seriousness of the situation and the circumstances of the case.

Yes. In many cases it is possible to seek an out-of-court resolution through a formal complaint, direct negotiation or contact with insurers. Where no agreement is reached or liability is disputed, it may be necessary to go to court to claim the compensation due.

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