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VakO 16.12.1981/2020:81 AI generated

Insurance court dismisses claim where injury prevents victim from handling affairs, extending limitation period.

Case Number VakO 16.12.1981/2020:81
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Insurance Court dismissed the claim for compensation filed by a victim of assault who suffered a skull fracture and subdural hematoma. Although the claim was lodged over 1.5 years after the incident, the court found the victim incapable of managing their affairs due to the injuries. Consequently, the court ruled that the statutory limitation period had not expired because the victim lacked capacity to act.

Legislator headnote

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Insurance Act s. 10; Limitation of Actions Act s. 10: Where an injured person is incapable of handling their affairs due to the injury, the limitation period for claiming compensation does not expire.

Keywords

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insurance compensation claim assault injury damages limitation period extension incapacity to act subdural hematoma

Cited Legislation

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Insurance Act s. 10
Limitation of Actions Act s. 10
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Korvauksen hakija oli pahoinpitelyssä saanut muun muassa kallonmurtuman ja kovakalvonalaisen verenpurkautuman. Korvausta oli haettu n. 1,5 vuoden kuluttua. Koska vahingoittuneen oli katsottava vammojen johdosta olleen pahoinpitelystä lähtien kykenemätön asioitaan hoitamaan, hakemista varten säädetty määräaika ei ollut kulunut umpeen. IV-jaosto