Grounds and Procedure for a Non-Pecuniary Compensation Claim

Non-pecuniary compensation may be considered if an event affects your personality rights or bodily integrity. Not every distressing event, contractual breach, or economic loss automatically creates this claim. The infringement's legal nature, seriousness of the event, and claimant's circumstances must be examined together.

The Claim's Legal Basis

Article 56 of the Turkish Code of Obligations applies to impairment of bodily integrity, while Article 58 and relevant special provisions apply to personality-rights infringements. Relatives' claims in serious bodily injury or death have further conditions. Divorce-related non-pecuniary compensation is governed by special family-law rules. General compensation conditions should not be applied identically to every different relationship.

How Is the Amount Assessed?

Non-pecuniary compensation is not determined as a percentage of pecuniary loss or through an automatic tariff. The event's nature, effect, and other legally relevant circumstances must be assessed. The specific events supporting the claim must be explained clearly. Copying an online amount from another case is not a reliable measure without knowing that case's circumstances.

Documents and Application Plan

Medical records, incident reports, and lawfully obtained publications or correspondence may matter. Irrelevant private information should not be shared unnecessarily. Ending the infringement, correction, or other remedies may accompany the claim. We examine the personality infringement, proof, and claim scope together, also checking consistency with earlier statements in an ongoing file.

Documents That May Be Prepared for the Initial Review

• Lawfully obtained records showing the event
• Medical documents
• Investigation or court files
• Concrete information explaining the infringement's effects

Submit Your Matter

File review and representation are paid services. Scope and fees are agreed in writing before work begins.