Skadorättningar

Skadorättningar refers to the Swedish legal concept of compensation for damages. It encompasses the principles and rules governing how an injured party can be compensated for harm suffered. This compensation aims to restore the injured party to the position they would have been in had the damage not occurred, as far as this is possible through monetary means.

The basis for skadorättningar typically lies in a wrongful act or omission that causes damage. This can stem from contract breaches, tortious conduct (like negligence or intentional harm), or other legal liabilities. The damage itself can be of various kinds, including financial losses (like lost income or property damage), physical injuries, and sometimes, depending on the specific circumstances, non-economic damages such as pain and suffering.

In Sweden, the primary legislation governing damages is the Tort Liability Act (Skadeståndslagen). This act outlines the conditions under which liability for damages arises and the types of damages that can be claimed. The burden of proof generally rests on the injured party to demonstrate the existence of damage, the causal link between the wrongful act and the damage, and the extent of the damage. The goal is to achieve a fair and just outcome, balancing the need to compensate victims with the principle that individuals should not be held liable for damages they did not cause or for which they are not legally responsible.