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Tel Aviv Court Awards Over 4 Million Shekels to Motorcyclist Severely Injured Crossing Red Light

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First reported by Ynet · 43 minutes ago

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The Tel Aviv District Court awarded over 4.1 million shekels to a motorcyclist severely injured after crossing a red light in March 2023, resulting in paralysis and major disability. The court rejected the insurer's attempt to reduce compensation, emphasizing the plaintiff's significant loss of function and dependence on others.

01Tel Aviv court orders over 4.1 million shekels compensation to injured motorcyclist.
02Accident occurred in March 2023 after plaintiff crossed red light at high speed.
03Plaintiff suffers 76.27% disability, including paralysis of left hand.
04Judge equated injury severity to arm amputation with phantom pain.
05Insurance company’s claim of pre-existing disability was rejected.
06Compensation covers lost earnings, medical costs, and third-party assistance.

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