Question 1

What types of leg injuries are compensated in Israel?

Accepted Answer

All traumatic leg injuries are compensable where caused by a negligent act or a covered road/work accident: fractures (tibia, fibula, femur), ankle fractures and ligament tears, knee injuries (ACL, meniscus), hip fractures, crush injuries, nerve damage, and in severe cases amputation. Both physical and psychological consequences of the injury are compensable.

Question 2

How is a leg injury disability assessed?

Accepted Answer

The NII medical committee assesses the permanent disability percentage based on reduced range of motion, muscle weakness, nerve damage, and functional limitation. Hip and femur fractures with permanent impairment typically attract 10–30% disability. Severe injuries with amputation or complex fracture complications can attract significantly higher percentages.

Question 3

Can I claim for a leg injury sustained in a road accident?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Road accident leg injuries are covered by the Road Accident Victims Compensation Law — no-fault compensation from the vehicle insurer. Given that leg injuries often affect mobility and work capacity, these claims can be substantial, particularly for physically active claimants or those in physically demanding occupations.

Question 4

What is the impact of a leg injury on earning capacity?

Accepted Answer

For claimants in manual occupations — construction, agriculture, delivery, security — a significant leg injury can permanently eliminate earning capacity in their trade. The lost earning capacity component of the claim is calculated on the difference between pre-injury and post-injury earning ability, projected over the working life. This is often the largest element of the compensation.

Question 5

My leg injury required multiple surgeries — can I claim for future medical costs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Future medical costs — further surgery, physiotherapy, orthotics, mobility aids, home modifications — are all recoverable as part of the personal injury claim. A medical expert's report estimating the nature and cost of future treatment is required to support this head of claim.

Question 6

Can I claim for a leg injury sustained at work?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Work-related leg injuries — falls, machinery accidents, crushing injuries — entitle you to NII work accident benefits and, in appropriate cases, a civil negligence claim against the employer. Both claims can proceed simultaneously. Adv. Elmaliach manages both the NII and civil aspects of workplace injury claims.

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