How to choose a personal injury lawyer in Israel
Before you sign with a personal injury lawyer in Israel, ask how the file will actually be run: which statute applies, who runs the medical file, and how fees are written. A promised shekel figure in the first call is a warning sign, not a selling point. Looking for a personal injury lawyer near me in Israel? Our office is at 7 Abba Hillel Silver Rd, Ramat Gan, and represents clients across Israel and abroad.
In short
When you choose a personal injury lawyer in Israel, distance matters less than you might expect: our office is at 7 Abba Hillel Silver Rd, Ramat Gan, and we represent clients across Israel and abroad. Before you sign with any lawyer, ask which law applies (PLET"D road-accident law, ordinary torts, National Insurance or the Ministry of Defense), who reviews the medical record and when an expert is instructed, and get fees and expenses in writing. A promised shekel figure in the first call is a warning sign, not a selling point. If you live abroad, also ask whether the lawyer works in English, whether documents can be sent electronically, and how expert appointments and hearings in Israel will be scheduled.
By Adv. Ariel Freiberg · Last updated:
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Questions worth asking
- Which law applies — PLET"D, ordinary torts, National Insurance, or the Ministry of Defense?
- Who reviews the medical record, and when is an expert instructed?
- Are fees and expenses in writing before work starts?
- Does the office represent clients outside the city of the office?
This office is a boutique personal-injury practice. The team includes lawyers nationwide and works with medical and scientific experts. The seat is Ramat Gan; the representation is throughout Israel. Read why us and fees.
First consultation
A first call to review the claim and the path forward. No promised amount. The office is in Ramat Gan; we represent clients throughout Israel.
Choosing from abroad: tourists, olim and English-speakers
If you were injured in Israel and live abroad, or moved here recently, add three questions: Can the lawyer work with you in English? Can documents be collected electronically before a meeting? How will medical-expert appointments and hearings in Israel be scheduled around your travel? A road accident in Israel is generally claimed under the Road Accident Victims Compensation Law, 1975, which does not limit compensation to Israeli citizens. See also personal injury lawyer in Israel.
2026 checklist before you sign
- Track first: PLET"D (road accident), ordinary torts, National Insurance, or Ministry of Defense — the statute drives the file.
- Who reads the medicine: ask who reviews records and when an independent expert is instructed.
- Fees in writing: percentage or hourly, expenses, and what happens if the claim ends early — on paper before retainers.
- No promised shekel figure in the first call. A range discussion is different from a guarantee.
- Boutique vs volume: ask who actually runs your file day to day — see also why clients choose Freiberg & Co.
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Frequently asked questions
What should I ask a personal injury lawyer before signing?
Which law applies (road-accident statute, ordinary torts, National Insurance or Ministry of Defense); who reviews the medical record and when an expert is instructed; and whether fees and expenses are in writing before work starts.
Should a lawyer promise me an amount in the first call?
No. A promised shekel figure in the first call is a warning sign, not a selling point. A discussion of a range is different from a guarantee.
I live abroad. What else should I ask?
Whether the lawyer can work with you in English, whether documents can be collected electronically before a meeting, and how medical-expert appointments and hearings in Israel will be scheduled around your travel.
Does the road-accident law apply to foreigners injured in Israel?
A road accident in Israel is generally claimed under the Road Accident Victims Compensation Law, 1975, which does not limit compensation to Israeli citizens. See personal injury lawyer in Israel.