Negligence

The responsibility of the educational staff may also apply to incidents on social networks. What is the difference between a one-time incident and ongoing harassment, what is required to be proven - and in what cases can compensation reach millions of shekels? Attorney Uria Rosenblat sheds light on the legal aspects.

A 75-year-old driver and a 45-year-old attendant are accused of leaving the bus at the end of the route without ensuring all children had disembarked and without scanning the vehicle. According to the indictment, the child was left alone and arrived home on his own about two hours later.

A pit bull lunged at a neighbor's dog, forcing the neighbor to use his personal firearm to stop the attack. The dog's owner has been charged with negligence.

The Police Investigation Department (PID) appealed the Magistrate's Court decision to conclude the proceedings without a conviction. The District Court accepted the appeal and ruled that even in a tense security reality, police officers are expected to "restrain themselves and act professionally." The officer was convicted of reckless and negligent conduct.

A Ramat Gan resident, Shani Ben Giat, reported a serious assault near a local kiosk. According to the victim, the attacker is known to the police, but the lack of prompt action by law enforcement leaves residents feeling vulnerable.

A chain of errors led to the fact that a defendant accused of assaulting a minor was not brought to trial four years after the incident. An indictment was deleted, the defendant managed to leave the country, and even upon his return, nothing was done about the matter for about 15 months. "This may have consequences for the minor and his family," the ombudsman determined.

A 40-year-old Tel Aviv resident, who underwent surgery following a scooter accident, endured months of agony while doctors dismissed his complaints as imaginary. A recent scan finally revealed a scalpel left inside his shoulder. The patient is now considering legal action.

Sarit Buaron was violently attacked after confronting a man filming minors at a pool. The victim has sharply criticized the police for their conduct and alleged negligence during the incident.