Compensation claims in Iceland
Legal Iceland advises individuals and businesses on pursuing and defending compensation claims connected with Iceland, including claims arising from injury, property damage and financial loss.
How we can assist
- Assessment of liability and available evidence
- Injury, property and financial-loss claims
- Negotiation and settlement
- Court proceedings where necessary
Questions before you get started
What determines whether a claim is viable?
A preliminary assessment usually considers the legal basis of liability, causation, loss, available evidence and any relevant time limits. The answer depends on the facts and documents.
What evidence should I preserve?
Keep contracts, correspondence, photographs, receipts, medical or technical records and information identifying relevant witnesses. Do not alter original documents.
Can you estimate the value of a claim immediately?
Usually not with confidence. The amount may depend on medical, financial or expert evidence and on whether loss continues to develop. We explain what information is needed for a reliable assessment.
How are claims resolved?
Depending on the matter, the route may involve correspondence, negotiation, an insurer or authority, expert evidence or court proceedings. We discuss proportionality, cost and risk before deciding how to proceed.
Speak with our team
Our lawyers include Páll Ágúst Ólafsson, Appeals Court Attorney, and Dögg Pálsdóttir, Supreme Court Attorney. We assess each enquiry and any potential conflicts before accepting an engagement.
Discuss your matterThis page provides general information about our services. It is not advice on an individual matter. Sending an enquiry does not create a lawyer–client relationship.