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Victim’s Negligence No Longer Automatically Reduces Compensation
Published on: June 2, 2026
In a major decision dated 29 May 2026 (No. 23-20.005), the French Court of Cassation clarified the impact of a victim’s negligence on personal injury compensation.
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Compensation for Crime Victims: Disability Compensation Benefit and Professional Impact
Published on: January 13, 2026
The French Court of Cassation clarified on November 27, 2025 the rules for compensating victims of crimes, particularly regarding the Disability Compensation Benefit (PCH) and professional impact.
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Traffic Accident Compensation: Rental Income Excluded from Future Loss of Professional Earnings
Published on: December 12, 2025
The French Court of Cassation clarified on November 6, 2025 that rental income cannot be considered when calculating compensation for future loss of professional earnings resulting from a traffic accident.
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Judicial Expertise: Insurer’s Representative and Medical Confidentiality
Published on: December 5, 2025
The French Court of Cassation clarified on November 6, 2025 the limits of medical confidentiality during judicial expertise in traffic accident cases.
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Compensation for Loss of Opportunity
Published on: September 19, 2025
The Court of Cassation clarifies that a judge may recognize and award damages for a loss of opportunity even if the claimant has not expressly requested such relief.
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Right to Compensation for an Accident Victim Unable to Practice Sport Under the Same Conditions as Before
Published on: April 8, 2025
Can an accident victim be entitled to compensation if they are no longer able to practice a sport under the same conditions as prior to their accident?
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Pathological Predisposition and the Right to Compensation
Published on: April 6, 2025
Can a pathological predisposition limit the compensation recoverable by a victim?
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Accident and Aggravation of Damage: Requirement for Established Liability and Initial Damage
Published on: April 6, 2025
Can a victim claim compensation for the aggravation of their damage if the initial damage has not yet been determined?
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Tramway–Cyclist Collision: Priority of the Tramway
Published on: April 5, 2025
Who has priority in the event of a collision between a cyclist and a tram?
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Adaptation of the Home of an Accident Victim: Compensation for the Construction and Maintenance of a Swimming Pool
Published on: April 4, 2025
Can the person responsible for an accident be required to compensate the victim for the construction and maintenance costs of a swimming pool at the victim's residence?
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Accident Between Two Cyclists
Published on: April 3, 2025
In the event of an accident caused by another cyclist, must the victim bring an action under non-contractual civil liability or under the Law of 5 July 1985 on traffic accidents?
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Pedestrian/Tram Accident: Is It Considered a Traffic Accident?
Published on: April 1, 2025
Does the liability regime under the Law of 5 July 1985 apply to a pedestrian/tram accident?