Compensation Law Turkey

Compensation lawyer Turkey is capable of offering a comprehensive legal assistance by compensation lawyer is seen necessary for compensation procedures. The main reason is that compensation is considered as a very complex area of law in Turkey. Compensation may be divided into two main categories: compensation for pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages. Nevertheless, we need to evaluate more questions for the better clarification of compensation law in Turkey.

Introduction

We should bear in mind that compensation law represents one of the significant branch of law covering the pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages as a relief of harm, injuries or losses. That damage results from another person’s wrongful and non-intentional or intentional act, negligence or breach of duty. Compensation lawyer turkey has a deepening knowledge and experience in claiming any relief before competent national authorities.

Pi Legal Consultancy represents foreign individuals, companies, investors, patients, employees, employers and commercial parties in compensation claims arising from contractual breaches, torts, medical malpractice, employment disputes, administrative acts, traffic accidents, criminal offences and commercial disputes in Türkiye.

What Is Compensation Law and what is the role of compensation lawyer Turkey?

The term compensation is the provision for the loss arising from a transaction or action of a real person, legal entities, government/or government agencies. Compensation means a form of payment or remuneration for work, services and|or harm suffered. When it comes to the term “compensation law”, it means the calculation of such damage and its payment by the person or relevant institution who caused the damage in question. Compensation lawyer Turkey

From that sense, a compensation lawyer Turkey is a legal professional who can give guidance and represents individuals or companies in claims arising from work-related injuries, occupational illnesses, or other legally compensable harm. It should be underlined that compensation lawyers also assist clients in disputes involving employers, healthcare providers, insurers, individuals and companies or sometimes national authorities.

What Is the Meaning of Compensation Case?

Compensation cases involve the evaluation and observation of various legal requirements provided by sub-branches of law including labor law, law of obligations, commercial law, criminal law, and -where the damage is caused by an administrative act or action-, administrative law. Therefore, the legal application for compensation before relevant authorities, including judicial institutions, is really complex and a hard job.

What Are the Compensation Types?

The type of the compensation can change according to the type of damage. The types of damages that may be subject to a compensation claim are listed below:

Pecuniary Damage

In simple terms, pecuniary damage refers to a decrease in an individual assets that occurs against his|her own will.

According to Article 51 of the Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098, the judge shall determine the scope and manner of payment of compensation by taking into account the circumstances of the case and, in particular, the degree of fault.

Pecuniary damage happens under below-mentioned circumstances after a tortious act :

• Death
• Bodily Harm
  • Medical treatment expenses
  • Loss of earnings
  • Losses arising from the reduction or loss of working capacity
  • Losses arising from the impairment of economic future
  • Loss of Support [Destekten Yoksun Kalma in Turkish ]

Pecuniary damage may also occurs because of infringement of a commercial contract.

Non-Pecuniary Damage

Non-pecuniary damage is used to refer to the impairment of a person’s psychological integrity, violation of personality rights, and the suffering of pain, distress, and grief as a result of an unlawful act or event. Under Article 56 of the Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098 , in the event of injury to a person’s bodily integrity, the judge may, taking into account the particular circumstances of the case, decide that an appropriate amount of money be paid to the injured person as non-pecuniary compensation.

Can You Sue Healthcare Providers for Any Bodily Damages in Turkey?

You can sue any healthcare providers including doctors in Turkey for their malpractice treatments. For instance, when any false treatment takes place under the umbrella of a hospital, the victim can lodge an application before the judicial authorities. This should be a compensation case. Doctors, nurses, surgeons, physicians, psychiatrists, dentists or allied health workers may be regarded as “accused” or “suspected” in a criminal case. But it is very critical to be aware that victims have a right to bring a compensation action before judicial bodies, too.

Under Turkish legal framework both pecuniary compensation and non-pecuniary compensation may be claimed for damages arising from erroneous medical interventions by doctors, hospitals, surgeons, dentists, nurses, or other healthcare providers. Pecuniary compensation may cover medical treatment expenses, costs of revision surgery or additional treatment, medication and rehabilitation expenses, loss of working capacity, loss of earnings, impairment of economic future, and, in the event of death, loss of support. In such cases, the core legal issues are whether the medical intervention was performed in accordance with the requirements of medical science, whether informed consent was duly obtained, whether the hospital organization was adequate, and whether there is a causal link between the medical fault and the damage suffered.

The non-pecuniary compensation aspect is particularly important in cases involving violation of bodily integrity, permanent scarring, aesthetic deformity, loss of organ, prolonged pain, psychological distress, loss of trust, and serious deterioration in quality of life. Under the Turkish Code of Obligations, the judge may award an appropriate amount of non-pecuniary compensation by taking into account the specific circumstances of the case, the degree of fault, the severity of the damage, the physical and psychological impact of the intervention on the patient, and the social and economic conditions of the parties. Therefore, medical malpractice cases in Türkiye are not merely limited to an allegation of “wrong treatment”; they also require comprehensive documentation of the damage, support through expert reports, and strategic structuring of both pecuniary and non-pecuniary compensation claims.

Can You Sue a Company for Compensation in Turkey?

You can sue a company for a compensation particularly within the field of employment law. Under Labour Act (Numbered 4857), the termination of employment contracts without a reasonable ground may require a compensation.Under the Act on International Private and Procedure Law (Numbered 5718), employment contracts with foreign elements are subject to law designated by parties.

Companies may face compensation liability within the scope of their commercial activities due to breach of contract, defective goods or services, unfair competition, violation of trade secrets, personal data breaches, faulty actions of managers, employment receivables, or damages caused to third parties. In particular, a company’s failure to perform its undertaken services properly or on time, unjust termination of a contract, or conduct that causes damage to a business partner or customer may give rise to pecuniary compensation claims and, in certain cases, non-pecuniary compensation claims. In such cases, the court assesses not only the existence of damage, but also whether the company acted unlawfully or in breach of contract, whether there is a causal link between such conduct and the damage, and whether the damage can be proven with concrete documents. Therefore, contracts, correspondence, invoices, delivery documents, notices, expert reports, and financial records are of decisive importance in the compensation process.

Compensation cases associated with companies may be based upon including but not limited to

• Breach of Contract and Commercial Disputes such as the delivery of defective goods or services, failure to deliver the goods on time, or failure to deliver them at all, unjust termination of contract or termination of the contract without a valid legal or contractual ground, disclosure of trade secrets or confidential information,
• Liability of Board Members and Managers such as the misuse of company resources, transactions carried out by managers or directors that cause damage to the company, failure by company managers to fulfil statutory tax and social security payment obligations, application to the court for the expulsion of a shareholder for just cause
• Employment Law and Workplace Accidents such as the failure to take occupational health and safety measures, compensation claims arising from the unjust termination of the employment contract by the employer, mobbing / psychological harassment
• Data Privacy Infringement,
• Commercial Torts,
• Professional Negligence

With regard to more discussion about Employment Law in Turkey, take a look at our practice areas, titled

“Employment”

Aladdin İraz, a distinguished founding partner at Pi Legal Consultancy , offers more than fifteen years of seasoned legal practice, providing robust representation across a spectrum of critical legal fields in Turkey. While Mr. İraz’s diverse expertise encompasses areas such as international trade, corporate governance, and banking and finance , his significant experience in Employment Law is particularly relevant for matters leading to compensation claims.  

Disputes arising from employment relationships frequently involve aspects of compensation, whether related to wrongful termination, workplace incidents, or other contractual breaches. As an experienced compensation lawyer Turkey, Mr. İraz’s in-depth knowledge of Turkish employment regulations and his extensive litigation experience equip him to handle the multifaceted nature of such cases. His ability to navigate complex legal frameworks and his strong negotiation skills are invaluable when advocating for fair and just outcomes in compensation-related disputes.  

Educated at Selçuk University Faculty of Law and holding a Master’s degree in Public Law , Aladdin İraz combines a strong academic foundation with a pragmatic approach to legal problem-solving. His fluency in Turkish, English, and Arabic further allows him to serve a diverse clientele. Clients seeking a knowledgeable and strategic compensation lawyer Turkey will find in Mr. İraz a dedicated professional committed to protecting their rights and interests within the Turkish legal system. His role as a founding partner also underscores his commitment to the firm’s overall excellence and client success.

Can You Claim Compensation from an Administrative Court?

You can claim compensation from administrative courts to meet your damages arising from administrative act and actions.

At this stage, it should be emphasized that administrative acts and actions are subject to judicial review before the administrative courts in Türkiye. Among the most significant categories of administrative compensation claims are those arising from the non-implementation of judicial decisions by competent public authorities, particularly municipalities, where the failure to comply with a binding judgment may give rise to the liability of the administration.

Article 138 of the Constitution, titled “Independence of the Courts,” expressly provides that the legislative and executive organs, as well as the administration, are obliged to comply with court decisions. The same provision also mandatorily stipulates that these organs may not alter court decisions in any manner, render them ineffective, or delay their enforcement under any circumstances.

Furthermore, Article 28 of the Administrative Procedure Law No. 2577 provides that the administration is obliged to take action or perform the required act without delay in accordance with the requirements of judgments rendered by the Council of State, regional administrative courts, administrative courts, and tax courts concerning the merits of the case or the stay of execution. It is further stipulated that this period may in no case exceed thirty days from the date on which the judgment is served on the administration. In addition, paragraph 4 of the same article provides that, where court decisions are not implemented by public officials within the prescribed period, an action for compensation may only be brought against the relevant administration.

Can You Claim a Compensation in a Criminal Case?

It is also possible to claim compensation following a decision of criminal courts on behalf of victims for pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages .In terms of criminal procedures, any case may be coupled with a follow-up procedure for compensation. For more information about identification of the significance of legal guidance by criminal defense lawyers at the time of any criminal investigation or prosecution.

In Türkiye, compensation claims arising as a result of criminal proceedings may arise where real persons or legal entities suffer material or moral damages due to a criminal act or an unlawful action. As Pi Legal Consultancy, we provide legal support to our clients who have been harmed by a criminal offence or subjected to unlawful protective measures, including the follow-up of criminal investigation and prosecution processes and the pursuit of material and moral compensation claims. In this context, compensation lawsuits may be filed against the perpetrator under the provisions of the Turkish Code of Obligations for damages arising from the criminal act. In addition, if damage has occurred due to unlawful protective measures such as unjust detention, arrest, search or seizure, compensation may be claimed against the State under the Turkish Criminal Procedure Code. In compensation claims, evidence must be properly assessed and the damage must be substantiated with concrete documents. As PiLC, our objective is to ensure compensation for the material and moral damages suffered by our clients, protect their commercial and personal reputation, and effectively use all available legal remedies under Turkish law.

How Do You Give Power of Attorney to Any Compensation Lawyer in Turkey?

You have to give an authority to compensation lawyers to represent you before relevant Turkish authorities. The power of attorney must be issued at any Turkish notary to give this authority to any compensation lawyer. A sworn translator is necessary for non-Turkish speakers during the process.

What Is the Role of Pi Legal Consultancy Compensation Lawyers?

Pi Legal Consultancy compensation lawyers provide comprehensive guidance to international and domestic clients for the proper administration of compensation proceedings at every single stage. Consultation by our İstanbul compensation lawyers and dispute resolution and litigation lawyers in Ankara may extend to a wide variety of legal matters, particularly following areas:

• Compensation disputes due to the lack of support,
• Lawsuits for the loss resulting from administrative actions,
• Compensation cases due to occupational accidents,
• Strict liability regime in the law of obligations,
• Medical malpractice litigation,
• Compensation lawsuits from criminal law.

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Last Update : 21.05.2026