Liability Law
Advice and litigation when someone is held responsible for harm.
Our practice
We advise and litigate in civil liability law, in cases involving:
- Liability of government bodies and regulatory authorities
- Liability under general contractual or statutory obligations
- Road maintenance authority liability
- Liability for personal injury
- Maritime liability
In procedural law and property law, we also handle insurance law, seizure and execution law, disputes over the performance, dissolution and suspension of contractual obligations, and the drafting, amendment and assessment of contracts and general conditions.
What a liability assessment examines
A loss does not, by itself, establish another party's responsibility. We identify the applicable contractual or statutory basis, the conduct complained of, the evidence linking it to the loss and the remedy sought. Responsibility based on fault and any liability imposed by a specific legal rule must be distinguished.
We also assess possible defences, the role of other parties and relevant insurance. The answer depends on Curaçao law and the facts; general descriptions of foreign tort law are not a substitute for that assessment.
Prepare the evidence
Keep agreements, correspondence, photographs, reports and records of the claimed loss. Explain when the events occurred, who was involved and whether an insurer or another lawyer has already responded. For an injury, retain the relevant medical and expense records for a suitable document-sharing process after contact.
Contact ZL Attorneys with a short description and any legal notice or deadline. See also insurance claims and litigation.
