Israeli Insurer Ordered to Pay Millions to Injured Kashrut Supervisor
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
An Israeli court ordered insurer Hapoel to pay NIS 3 million to a kashrut supervisor injured in a 2017 motorcycle accident. The man suffered severe leg injuries and chronic pain, leading to significant disability. The court rejected the insurer's arguments for reducing compensation based on the refusal of amputation or a shortened life expectancy. The total damages were assessed at NIS 7.6 million, with the insurer responsible for the remainder after National Insurance Institute benefits.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel insurer ordered to pay NIS 3 million to injured kashrut supervisor.
- Court assessed total damages at NIS 7.6 million following 2017 motorcycle accident.
- Supervisor suffers from CRPS and fibromyalgia, with 85% functional disability.
- Judge rejected insurer's arguments to reduce compensation for refusing amputation.
- Compensation includes millions for lost earnings, assistance, and housing adaptations.
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