Accidents and damage on public roads – especially those belonging to municipalities, counties, or voivodeships – are not uncommon. Unfortunately, in practice, injured parties often encounter difficulties at the very first stage of pursuing claims – when trying to determine who is liable for the damage and who insures the local government unit. Sometimes, a municipality […]

Child safety in preschool is one of the most important tasks of every educational institution. Despite the efforts of staff, emergencies do occur – falls, injuries, or other unexpected events. In such cases, strict rules of conduct apply, as defined in the Regulation of the Minister of National Education and Sport of December 31, 2002, on health and safety in public and […]

A seemingly unusual situation—a tombstone is damaged or collapses, causing harm to a visitor to the cemetery. Although such incidents are not common, they carry serious legal consequences. The judgment of the Court of Appeal in Warsaw of October 15, 2020 (ref. I ACa 76/20) shows that responsibility for such an event is not at all obvious, and […]

Buying your dream apartment is a moment filled with hope, but the euphoria often fades when the first problems arise. Sometimes, these problems don't concern the apartment itself, but rather the common areas of the building—a leaky roof, cracked facade, or faulty ventilation. In such a situation, the question arises: who is responsible and how can I get the money for repairs? The developer—the main culprit. The main […]

Bailiff enforcement is a last resort, intended to collect a debt from a debtor. In some cases, the bailiff's procedure may be flawed, and their actions may cause harm to the debtor. Bailiff errors – what can go wrong? Bailiff enforcement is a formalized process that requires the bailiff to comply with a number of applicable regulations. The most common errors include: What […]

When is an event considered an accident at work? If an employee suffers an accident during a team-building trip, the nature of the trip is crucial. Polish law does not formally define a "team-building trip," so the classification of an event as an accident at work depends on whether the employee's participation was mandatory and the activities undertaken were work-related. If […]