Fortunately, air travel disruptions rarely result in passenger injuries. The damage usually takes on a more prosaic dimension, coming down to material loss caused by the delay or cancellation of the flight. In that case, the passenger can claim a fairly quick compensation. What simplifies the process is the EU Regulation 261/2004, which entered into […]
Polish civil substantive law
Today I received an email that read: I am delighted to advise that the claim of XY has today settled for the total sum of ŁXX,YYY. Your considered advices and professional guidance has undoubtedly assisted in achieving this settlement. I am grateful for your help and look forward to working with you again soon. It […]
Interest on personal injury damages has been a hot topic of debate for many years in Poland. Even the Supreme Court’s standpoint on the matter has seen several revisions by now. More importantly, it is far from just an academic discussion, as personal injury trials tend to last for at least a few years, which […]
When advising on Polish law in personal injury cases, we are often asked about the contractual and delictual liability regimes – mainly how each of them function in practice, and what is the relationship between the two under Polish law. The issue may be of particular interest when it comes to plastic/cosmetic surgery procedures, which […]
Aviation accident cases tend to have a cross-border side to them. At times only seemingly, though, as in a recent case which concluded with a judgement of the District Court in Kraków. In said judgment the court declared the jurisdiction of Polish courts and applied Polish substantive law, despite objections raised by the sued insurer: […]
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