On July 6, 2021, the Supreme Court issued a resolution in Case III CZP 34/20, concerning the award of monetary compensation to injured parties whose harm resulted from contact with a hazardous product. This resolution clarifies both the scope of manufacturer liability and the allocation of the burden of proof in cases involving hazardous products. Manufacturer's liability for hazardous products has been […]

In today's article, we will examine the legal situation of minors in the context of the application of Article 362 of the Civil Code to them. The Supreme Court's ruling in case I CSK 295/13 sheds significant light on how civil liability is assessed in situations where the injured party is a child. Facts: Eleven-year-old Karolina T. was crossing the road in a prohibited place and was hit by a motorcycle […]

In today's article, we will analyze the issue of claims for damages and compensation for unjustified pretrial detention, which was the subject of analysis by the Supreme Court in case file reference: V KK 250/13 in its judgment of February 4, 2014. The Court overturned the Court of Appeal's ruling and remanded the case for reconsideration. A key element of the justification was […]

The Concept of an Occupational Disease and the Conditions for Detecting It: An occupational disease is a condition resulting from the action of harmful factors present in the work environment or related to work performance. For a given condition to be recognized as an occupational disease, two conditions must be met: The list of occupational diseases is specified in the annex to the Regulation of the Council of Ministers of June 30, 2009 […]

Obtaining compensation for an occupational disease in Poland is a process that requires demonstrating a link between health and working conditions. In today's article, I will focus on the most important issues to keep in mind when seeking appropriate compensation. Recognizing an occupational disease: The key step is formally recognizing an occupational disease, which opens the door to applying for benefits […]

Land expropriation is the process by which state or local government bodies take over ownership of real estate for public purposes, even against the will of the current owner. Although this is a necessary tool for implementing infrastructure investments and other projects that benefit society as a whole, it carries a detrimental impact on the individuals whose properties are subject to expropriation. The Constitution guarantees owners the right to compensation in […]