Bótakröfur

Bótakröfur refers to demands for compensation or damages in Icelandic law. This legal concept encompasses a range of claims arising from harm, injury, or loss. Such claims can be made in civil litigation, where an injured party seeks to recover financial losses from the party responsible for causing the harm. These losses can include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage.

In the context of criminal proceedings, bótakröfur can also be filed by the victim or their dependents. These claims are typically related to the physical or psychological suffering caused by the crime. The court may order the convicted offender to pay compensation for these damages. The legal framework in Iceland, including the relevant statutes and case law, governs the assessment and awarding of bótakröfur. The process generally involves presenting evidence to substantiate the extent of the loss or injury and demonstrating the causal link between the defendant's actions and the claimed damages.