Public Negligence Attorney in Ramat Gan

What is Public Negligence and How We Help Victims

Public negligence occurs when a public body — a government ministry, municipality, health institution, educational facility, or any entity performing a public function — fails in its duties or acts in a manner that harms a resident. The damage may be physical, psychological, financial, or a combination thereof. As claimants in public negligence lawsuits, you are entitled to fair compensation for the harm caused to you.

Our firm, Mandelbaum, Gor, Witzman-Gor and Associates, specializes in representing claimants exclusively in public negligence cases. With over 18 years of experience in tort law, personalized attention to each client, and full commitment to advancing your claim to the best possible outcome.

At our Ramat Gan branch, located at Ari Ben Eliezer 12, we handle claims from victims seeking to sue public bodies for negligence, breach of statutory duties, medical errors in public institutions, failures in public services, and other types of public negligence. Each case is examined individually, according to its unique circumstances.

Why Choosing an Experienced Attorney in Public Negligence Claims is Important

Public negligence claims require a deep understanding of tort law, the relationship between residents and public bodies, and the legal obligations of the state and other entities. Additionally, such claims involve strict deadlines, high evidentiary requirements, and complex legal defenses that public bodies frequently raise.

An experienced attorney can:

• Assess the strength of your claim — determine whether there is a legal basis for your lawsuit and how to strengthen your arguments
• Gather evidence — obtain official documents from the public body, medical reports, witness statements, and other documentation
• Conduct negotiations — engage with the legal departments of public bodies with full knowledge of tort law and previous settlements
• Protect your rights — handle court proceedings, file responses to defenses, submit evidence, and appear at hearings

Without experienced legal representation, claimants may lose their case due to formal errors, misunderstanding of the legal burden, or lack of experience in raising compelling arguments against public bodies.

Types of Public Negligence We Handle

Public negligence can manifest in many diverse forms. Each case begins with a thorough examination of the circumstances and the legal relationships between the plaintiff and the public body. Below are several typical examples of claims we handle:

Traffic Accidents Related to Public Maintenance

When a public thoroughfare is not properly maintained — for example, a pothole in a road, broken steps in a public building, or deficient lighting in a public area — and this caused an accident, the public body may be held liable. In such claims, we gather photographs, engineering inspection reports, witness testimonies, and causality analyses to prove that the public negligence was the direct cause of the damage.

Medical Errors in Public Healthcare Institutions

In public health institutions, health ministry offices, and health funds operating as public bodies, medical errors or neglect in treatment can cause significant health damage. Such claims require expert medical opinions, analysis of medical records, and legal expertise in medical negligence law. We specialize in understanding medical negligence law and obtaining fair compensation for injured patients.

Negligence in Social and Care Services

Public bodies providing care, education, or social services (such as institutions for children at risk, nursing homes, centers for persons with disabilities) must maintain minimum safety and care standards. When they fail to do so and this causes harm to the injured party, it constitutes public negligence warranting a claim.

Injuries from Public Utilities (Water, Electricity, Sewage)

When a public body providing a service (water, electricity, sewage) acts negligently and causes damage (such as flooding, electrocution, or contamination), the plaintiff is entitled to file a claim. Such claims require proof of the provider's negligence and a causal link between the negligence and the damage.

Accidents in Public Spaces (Parks, Sports Facilities, Institutions)

When a municipality or other public body fails to maintain safety in a public area — for example, a broken bench in a park, an unsafe sports facility, or an uneven walkway — and this caused an accident, it constitutes public negligence. We examine the public body's inspection records, prior complaints, and safety standards to prove liability.