Károsult

Károsult is a Hungarian legal term used to describe a person who has suffered damage or injury and therefore has a possible claim for redress. It is commonly used in civil law, including tort and contract-related damages, and also appears in insurance contexts to designate the party who has suffered loss and may seek compensation.

A károsult may pursue remedies for both material damages, such as repair costs, medical expenses, or loss of income, and immaterial damages, such as pain and suffering or loss of enjoyment. The party responsible for the damage or their insurer may be liable to compensate the károsult. In civil proceedings, the károsult can initiate a lawsuit, present evidence, and may be represented by a lawyer. The exact procedures and potential remedies depend on the applicable law and the circumstances of the case.

Examples of a károsult include a driver injured in a traffic accident who seeks compensation from the at-fault party, a consumer harmed by a defective product seeking redress, or an employee claiming damages after a workplace injury.

Limitations: Claims are subject to prescription or other time limits, which vary by the type of claim and the governing law. The term emphasizes the position of the harmed party within legal processes, distinct from defendants or insurers.