Insurance and Compensation Claims in Turkey: Personal Injury Lawyer in Antalya
Traffic accidents, injuries at hotels and work accidents can leave victims with medical bills, lost income and long-term consequences — and tourists often have to return home before their claim is settled. A personal injury lawyer in Antalya can pursue compensation from the responsible party and the insurer while you are back in your own country.
Alkan Law Office, an Antalya law firm founded by Attorney Ahmet Alkan, provides an English-speaking lawyer for compensation and insurance claims under the Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098 and the Highway Traffic Law No. 2918. As your Antalya attorney, the firm deals with insurers, the Insurance Arbitration Commission and the courts.
How We Help Accident Victims and Policyholders
Compensation and insurance claims for local residents and visitors injured or harmed in Turkey.
Traffic Accident Claims
Claims against drivers, vehicle owners and compulsory traffic insurers for injury, death and vehicle damage, including accidents involving rental cars and transfer vehicles.
Tourist Injuries
Claims by tourists injured in Antalya at hotels, on excursions, in transfers or in public places, with the case followed from abroad through a power of attorney.
Foreigners LawWork Accidents
Compensation for employees injured at work and for the families of employees who lost their lives, in addition to social security benefits.
Labour & Employment LawInsurance Disputes
Disputes with insurers over property, health, travel, casco and liability policies, including rejected or underpaid claims.
Material & Moral Damages
Medical expenses, loss of earnings, permanent disability, loss of financial support (destekten yoksun kalma) and moral damages for pain and suffering.
Insurance Arbitration
Applications to the Insurance Arbitration Commission, a specialised alternative to court for disputes between policyholders, injured parties and insurers.
Compensation Law in Turkey at a Glance
A person who unlawfully and culpably causes harm to another must compensate it under the Turkish Code of Obligations. For traffic accidents, the Highway Traffic Law makes the vehicle operator liable and requires compulsory traffic insurance, so the insurer can be claimed against directly up to the policy limits.
Before suing a traffic insurer, an application must first be made to the insurance company. Where the vehicle was uninsured or could not be identified, claims may be directed to the Motor Guarantee Fund (Güvence Hesabı). Medical reports, police reports and expert calculations determine the amount of compensation.
Statutory time limits apply to compensation claims. An English-speaking lawyer in Antalya can secure evidence early and calculate your claim correctly.
- Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098Liability for unlawful acts, calculation of material and moral damages.
- Highway Traffic Law No. 2918Liability of vehicle operators and compulsory traffic insurance.
- Insurance Law No. 5684Insurance companies, the Motor Guarantee Fund and the Insurance Arbitration Commission.
- Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102Insurance contracts and the rights and obligations of policyholders and insurers.
Send a short summary of your situation in English. Attorney Ahmet Alkan will review it and explain your options and the next steps — whether you are in Antalya or abroad.
How a Compensation Claim Proceeds in Turkey
Most injury and insurance claims follow the steps below.
- 01
Evidence
Police and accident reports, medical records, invoices, photographs and witness details are collected as early as possible.
- 02
Insurer Application
A written claim is submitted to the insurer with the supporting documents. Some claims are settled at this stage.
- 03
Arbitration or Court
If the insurer refuses or underpays, the claim is brought before the Insurance Arbitration Commission or the competent court.
- 04
Expert Report & Payment
Disability and loss calculations are made by experts, the decision is issued and the compensation is collected.
Tip for tourists: Before leaving Turkey, obtain copies of the police report and all hospital records. They are difficult to obtain from abroad later.
Compensation Claims in Turkey: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a tourist claim compensation for an accident in Antalya after returning home?
Yes. Once the evidence has been secured, a lawyer acting under a power of attorney can pursue the claim against the insurer or the responsible party in Turkey while you are abroad. Your attendance in Turkey is usually not required.
Who pays compensation after a traffic accident in Turkey?
The vehicle operator and driver are liable, and the compulsory traffic insurer covers the damage up to the policy limits. Amounts above the limits can be claimed from the liable persons or from voluntary insurance policies, if any.
What can be claimed after a personal injury in Turkey?
Compensation can include medical and treatment costs, loss of earnings, loss of future earning capacity due to permanent disability, care costs and moral damages for pain and suffering. Relatives of a deceased person can claim loss of financial support.
What is the Insurance Arbitration Commission?
It is a specialised dispute resolution body for disputes between insurers and policyholders or injured parties. Proceedings are generally faster than court proceedings, and the insurer must be a member of the system.
What if the vehicle that caused the accident was uninsured?
If the vehicle was uninsured, or the driver could not be identified, claims for bodily injury and death can be directed to the Motor Guarantee Fund within the limits set by law, in addition to claims against the liable persons.
Your Antalya Attorney
Injured in an accident in Turkey?
Attorney Ahmet Alkan is an English-speaking lawyer in Antalya who represents accident victims and policyholders in compensation and insurance claims against insurers and responsible parties.
The information on this page is general in nature, reflects Turkish law at the time of publication and does not constitute legal advice. For an assessment of your particular case, please consult a lawyer.
