Cyprus: Personal Injury

Tourists injured during holidays in Cyprus often face legal uncertainty when they return home, unsure whether claims can be pursued from abroad or how to navigate local liability laws. Understanding the Civil Wrongs Law, identifying proper defendants, and preserving evidence promptly are essential steps in pursuing compensation for accidents at hotels, resorts, or during excursions. Cyprus lawyers can conduct investigations and claims remotely, but time limits and evidentiary requirements demand swift actio

The concept of ‘pre-action protocol' was introduced with the New Civil Procedural Rules that were implemented on the 1st of September 2023 and constitute a milestone in the evolution of civil litigation in Cyprus.

In order to improve road safety and eliminate unconsciousness of the citizens, Cyprus introduced new provisions regarding the Road Traffic Offences which came into effect the 1st of October 2020.