Areas of practice
Multidisciplinary legal expertise based on experience
דף הבית / תחומי עיסוק
Fire and arson damage can shut-down businesses, factories and public institutions. We specialize in handling complex insurance claims in this area and, help clients obtain fullcompensation within short time frames from their insurance companies.
- Handling businesses, factories, institutions and organizations who suffered total or partial damaged.
- Cooperation with expert appraisers and fire engineers for accurate and independent damage assessment.
- Demanding full payment of insurance benefits, including the restoration of buildings, equipment and infrastructure, as well as compensation for loss of income and indirect damages.
- Conducting legal unwavering proceedings against insurance companies when claims are partially or fully rejected.
By combining legal expertise with practical knowledge in managing complex claims, we ensure the maximum exercise of our clients’ rights in cases involving fires and fire damage.
Flooding and plumbing damage in commercial and public buildings can disrupt ongoing operations and cause heavy losses. The Firm assists organizations and institutions in managing complex insurance claims to ensure full and immediate compensation.
In water damage claims, insurance companies sometimes raise arguments such as “poor sealing”, “negligent maintenance,” or policy exceptions. The firm’s experience includes:
- Handling industrial buildings, offices, shopping malls and public institutions damaged due to flooding, pipeline damage, or sealing failures.
- Collaboration with expert engineers and appraisers to identify the source of damage and assess the true extent of the impact.
- Demands for full compensation that includes repairs to buildings and infrastructure, coverage of restoration costs, as well as indirect damages such as loss of income.
- Strategic management of the procedures vis-à-vis the insurance companies to prevent rejections, delays or insufficient compensation.
The firm guarantees its clients professional, uncompromising representation, enabling a quick return to normal life while fully exercising their insurance rights.
Contractual projects and business activities involve significant risks.
From infrastructure damage upto harm to third parties.
The firm accompanies contractors, developers and institutions in managing complex insurance claims and protects its clients against legal and financial exposure.
In insurance claims of this sort, insurance companies sometimes raise arguments relating to “design defects”, “negligence in execution”, or exceptions to the policy. The firm handles cases of:
- Engineering damage, collapses, fires and floods at construction sites.
- Professional liability claims against contractors, engineers and suppliers.
- Bodily injuries or property damage to third parties due to business or institutional activity.
- Disputes between clients and contractors regarding liability for damages incurred.
- Liability claims against directors and officers in public and business entities.
Combining legal expertise and real-life experience in managing complex claims enables the firm to guarantee unwavering, professional representation to its clients, leading to the full realization of insurance rights and the protection of their business activities.
Natural calamities such as floods, storms and earthquakes can cause severe damage to commercial buildings and institutions. The firm specializes in handling complex insurance claims in this domain and strives to obtain comprehensive, rapid compensation for its clients.
In nature damage claims, insurance companies sometimes raise claims such as “force majeure,” “exceptions to the policy,” or failure to meet the required protective measures.
The firm handles cases of:
- Floods and inundations or flash-floods that damage buildings, equipment, and infrastructure.
- Wind, storm and lightning damage to commercial and industrial buildings.
- Earthquakes and their impact on critical infrastructures.
- Claims against insurance companies that disclaim liability or offer only partial compensation.
- Collaboration with expert engineers and appraisers in assessing natural damage and its economic consequences.
Extensive experience in the insurance field and in-depth understanding of policy interpretation enable the firm to ensure that clients receive full insurance benefits, even when insurance companies attempt to disclaim liability.
Thefts and burglaries at businesses, institutions and organizations cause significant damage to equipment, inventory and infrastructure. The firm specializes in managing insurance claims in this area and strives to obtain full and fair compensation for clients harmed by such incidents.
In insurance claims concerning theft and burglary, insurance companies often raise claims such as “inadequate security measures”, “unlocked door”, or similar exceptions to the policy. The firm handles cases of:
- Burglary of warehouses, offices, stores and public institutions.
- Theft of equipment, merchandise, computer systems and critical operational systems.
- Disputes with insurance companies regarding compliance with the terms of the policy or the validity of the security measures.
- Assistance with appraisers and security experts to strengthen the claim and prove insured liability.
Extensive legal experience and strategic proficiency in handling rejection claims enable the firm to ensure that its clients exercise their full insurance rights and return to business as quickly as possible.
Claims regarding professional liability, product defects, or third-party damages may expose any business, professional business expert, or public entity to significant financial and reputational risks. The firm specializes in representing policyholders and defendants against insurance companies, and in strategically navigating complex liability policies to ensure a fair response and full realization of insurance coverage.
In many cases, insurance companies reject coverage for claims that fall under contractual exclusions or for failure to comply with the policy’s terms. The firm strives with determination to neutralize these claims and provide comprehensive legal protection.
The firm handles cases of:
- Professional Liability: Representing engineers, architects, consultants and freelancers in claims of negligence, errors, or omissions during the course of their ongoing professional operations.
- Product Liability: Protecting manufacturers and distributors in claims of bodily injury or property damage caused by defects in consumer products or industrial components.
- Third Party Damages: Managing claims of bodily injury or property damage caused to people other than the policyholder (such as visitors to the business, tenants in a condominium, or passersby).
- Representing public authorities and entities: Supporting municipalities and institutions in complex liability claims against the relevant insurance companies.
- Managing third-party defense cases and notices: Management of defense cases and third-party notices: Filing notices to third parties against insurance companies to compel them to take responsibility for managing the claim and payment.
A thorough understanding of the Torts Ordinance and the Insurance Contract Law enables Zaki Diab & Co. to develop a defense strategy grounded in expertise and extensive track record, ensuring that each policyholder receives the appropriate legal protection and the compensation they deserve.
Directors and officers are exposed to personal claims for managerial decisions and business actions. The firm assists companies and organizations in executive liability insurance proceedings and protects decision-makers against legal and financial risks.
In directors and officers liability claims, insurance companies sometimes raise claims of policy exceptions, conflict of interest or action in “bad faith”.
The firm handles cases of:
- Derivative claims by shareholders against directors and officers.
- Personal liability for financial damages caused to a company or to third parties.
- Assistance in managing legal and financial crises that may jeopardize the company’s operations.
- Proactive consulting to managers regarding risk assessment and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Extensive experience in business litigation and a thorough understanding of liability insurance law allow the firm to ensure comprehensive protection of officers and help companies reduce future exposures.
War and terrorist events cause severe damage to businesses, institutions and infrastructure. The firm specializes in managing insurance claims covered by relevant policies and strives to ensure that insureds receive the full coverage they are entitled to.
In insurance claims concerning war and terrorism damages, insurance companies tend to rely on complex exceptions or claim non-coverage.
The firm handles cases of:
- Physical damage to property, buildings and equipment due to acts of war or terrorism.
- Infrastructure-relateddamage to businesses, factories and public institutions.
- Claims for loss of income and operations due to security incidents.
- Dealing with the complex interpretation of the policy clauses and the exceptions specified in it.
- Support with appraisers and engineers to assess the extent of the damage and establish the insurance coverage.
Its extensive experience in managing complex claims allows the firm to protect the rights of policyholders and ensures that, even in extreme situations such as war or terrorism, they receive the full compensation they deserve.