Civil liability law

FORI Avocat·e·s SA assists people who have suffered bodily injury following an accident – whether a road accident, a domestic or leisure accident, or an accident occurring in a work context – in assessing and presenting their claims for damages and satisfaction within the meaning of the Code of Obligations (Art. 41 et seq. CO). For each client we establish the calculation of the damage suffered – uncovered medical costs, current and future loss of earnings, impairment of economic prospects – working, where necessary, with medical and actuarial experts.

Our firm also acts in disputes between our clients and their insurance company, whether the opposing party's civil liability insurer, accident insurance (AIA) or other insurance, in particular where the insurer disputes the causal link, reduces its benefits or refuses to consider the claim. We negotiate with insurers and, where no agreement is reached, take the dispute before the competent courts.

Finally, we assist victims of offences or accidents in obtaining full compensation, coordinating, where appropriate, the civil claims with the criminal proceedings or with the steps opened under the Victim Support Act (LAVI), so as to ensure consistent compensation for all heads of damage.

Thanks to regular litigation practice and a good knowledge of insurers' practices, we offer our clients rigorous support in assessing their damage and a determined defence of their rights against insurers and those responsible for their loss.