Insurance and liability law

Are you faced with a case of damage, a liability claim or a dispute with an insurer? Liability may arise in various ways: through one's own actions or omissions, or through the conduct of a person for whom one bears responsibility. The consequences can be significant, both financially and personally.

What does insurance and liability law involve, and how can a lawyer help?

Liability law determines who is responsible for loss or damage suffered and how that loss or damage is to be remedied or compensated. Belgian law distinguishes between contractual liability arising from a breach of contract, and non-contractual liability arising from loss or damage caused outside a contractual relationship or concurrently with one.

Insurance law governs the rights and obligations between insurers, policyholders and injured parties in the settlement of claims.

FAIRWAY advises and supports clients in all aspects of both areas of law:

• Investigation and assessment of liability in loss events
• Determination and quantification of loss or damage suffered
• Advice on loss or damage suffered and assessment of whether legal proceedings are appropriate
• Defence against liability claims
• Assistance in the settlement of claims with insurers
• Advice to individuals, businesses, insurers and insurance intermediaries
• Guidance through court proceedings and expert assessments

Who can benefit from legal advice in insurance and liability law?

A lawyer specialising in insurance and liability law can assist, in particular, individuals and businesses that have suffered loss or damage or against whom liability is alleged, as well as insurers and insurance intermediaries in need of legal assistance. As this area of law frequently intersects with other fields, such as construction law or traffic law, clients can rely on integrated and comprehensive support.

Would you like to know more?

Anyone with legal questions about insurance or liability law is welcome to contact FAIRWAY. We listen, analyse and defend your interests with expertise and many years of experience.