Compensation Law

Compensation law is the branch of law that ensures individuals or institutions receive redress from those responsible for causing material or moral harm. In daily life as well as in work, health, transportation, and social interactions, many damages can arise due to the negligent, faulty, or unlawful actions of another person or institution. In such cases, the fundamental aim of Compensation Law is to restore the loss suffered by the injured party.

At Sayın Law Office, we provide in-depth knowledge and litigation experience in all areas of compensation law. We offer effective, prompt, and result-oriented legal support under topics such as tort, breach of contract, traffic accidents, occupational accidents, medical malpractice, violations of personal rights, and property damage. Our goal is not only to file a lawsuit but to ensure that the injured individual or institution receives their rightful compensation, contributing to the administration of justice.

Legal Basis for a Compensation Claim

Under the Turkish Code of Obligations and relevant legislation, certain conditions must be met for a compensation claim:

• Damage must have occurred
• There must be an act or omission causing the damage
• A causal link must exist between the act and the damage
• The liable party must be at fault or legally responsible

These elements must be analyzed with technical legal expertise in each case. Not every damage can be compensated, so a strong legal assessment at the outset is crucial. At Sayın Law Office, we analyze cases not only from a legal perspective but also considering the human and social dimensions.

Areas of Application in Compensation Law

1. Compensation for Tort
Occurs when a person causes harm to another due to negligent or wrongful behavior. Examples include physical assault, defamation on social media, invasion of privacy, and property damage. Both material damages and moral compensation for violations of personal rights may be claimed.

2. Compensation for Traffic Accidents
Damages arising from traffic accidents may give the right to compensation for drivers, passengers, and third parties. Cases can cover vehicle damage, injury or death, loss of support, loss of working capacity, depreciation, and permanent disability. Claims can also be made directly against insurance companies.

3. Occupational Accidents and Work-Related Illnesses
In accidents resulting from an employer's failure to fulfill obligations or illnesses arising from working conditions, employees have the right to claim compensation against both the Social Security Institution and the employer. In case of death, dependents may claim loss of support. Employer liability for criminal acts may also arise in such cases.

4. Medical Malpractice and Health-Related Compensation
Incorrect diagnoses, negligent interventions, or surgical errors can lead to serious consequences for patients. Patients or their relatives can file material and moral compensation claims against healthcare institutions and practitioners. These cases require technical expertise, supported by expert opinions and reports.

5. Compensation for Breach of Contract
Breach of a contract may cause damage to the other party. Examples include failure to deliver, incomplete or delayed work, or non-performance of services. “Penalty” clauses in contracts also play a critical role in such disputes.

6. Compensation for Violation of Personal Rights
In cases of insult, defamation, threats, invasion of privacy, or damage to reputation, moral compensation may be claimed. While the amount of damage is at the discretion of the judge, an effective presentation of evidence directly affects this determination.

Sayın Law Office Approach

Compensation cases are not merely about framing a financial claim legally. Especially for individuals who have suffered physical or psychological harm, this process also involves achieving justice, restoring peace, and remedying the grievance. With this awareness, we adopt an empathetic, meticulous, and resolute approach in every case.

Before filing a lawsuit, we provide preventive legal opinions, evaluate settlement and mediation options, and if litigation is necessary, we prepare the case with the most appropriate strategy and manage the process transparently. Accurate calculation of damages, determination of fault, effective presentation of evidence, and proper guidance of expert opinions are the foundations of a successful compensation case. At Sayın Law Office, we stand by our clients at every stage of this process.