Summary
A recommendation to create common EU rules on time limits for claiming damages after cross-border traffic accidents. 10 04.07.2017
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civil law
transport
human rights
social policy
administrative law
public administration
international relations
employment and working conditions
Key points
- The proposal addresses the legal uncertainty faced by victims of road accidents occurring in different EU Member States.
- A minimum limitation period of at least four years should be established for compensation claims.
- The countdown for the limitation period should be paused while a victim is negotiating a claim with an insurance company.
- If a deadline is nearly expired when negotiations end, victims should be granted an extra six months to start court proceedings.
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