Non-contractual civil liability (damages claims)

Legal representation in non-contractual civil liability and damages proceedings

Non-contractual civil liability allows compensation for material and non-material harm under the Civil Code. For liability for one’s own acts, Article 1357 requires an unlawful act, damage, a causal link and fault. These conditions must not be applied indiscriminately to all special forms of liability: damage caused by animals, things, the collapse of a building or another person’s acts is subject to specific rules. Accidents, damage to property and harm to reputation require identification of the liable person and the precise legal basis. A lawyer helps you document the damage and its consequences or contest unfounded claims, without assuming that the same fault-based model applies to every case.

Evidence of damage, causation and defence strategies

We present documents, expert reports, medical records and witness evidence to establish damage and causation. For defendants, we examine the alleged acts, the amount claimed and the grounds for exemption specific to the legal basis of liability. In cases under Articles 1375, 1376, 1378 and 1379, Article 1380 sets out specific rules: damage caused exclusively by the victim or a third party, or resulting from force majeure. Absence of fault or simply invoking an unforeseeable event does not automatically exempt a person from these forms of liability. The victim’s contribution and the extent of the obligation are assessed under the law and the evidence. The strategy seeks justified compensation or the reduction or dismissal of an unfounded claim by clearly distinguishing the different liability regimes.

Legal assistance and representation in Focșani and Vrancea County

Accidents, unexpected property damage or conflicts resulting in harm can seriously affect your financial stability and emotional well-being. Basuc Cosmin Law Office in Focșani provides comprehensive legal assistance in damages claims, whether you seek compensation for harm suffered or are defending excessive or unfounded compensation claims. We assist during the taking of expert evidence in Vrancea County, draft claims or the relevant statements of defence, and provide rigorous representation before Focșani District Court and the Vrancea Tribunal, working firmly to protect your financial interests and obtain the most favourable outcome.