Fight for justice: Innsbruck tree victims demands compensation!

Fight for justice: Innsbruck tree victims demands compensation!

In a tragic incident in March 2021 in Innsbruck, a 17 meter high robinia tree plunged on the then 49-year-old Samira Camdzic and caused life-threatening head injuries. These injuries led to Camdzic being in a coma for weeks and has been disabled since then. She then sued the city of Innsbruck for damages, but lost the legal dispute in all instances. The city's legal department, led by Stephan Crepaz, found that all the necessary security measures were observed in tree control, which the city relieved of any fault.

Samira Camdzic now faces the challenge of having to bear the city's legal fees of over 15,000 euros. Crepaz said that a payment to Camdzic was not possible because the city is subject to the Court of Auditors and this could be considered an exemplary effect for other potential complaints. Despite these setbacks, Camdzic does not give up. Her lawyer has already filed a lawsuit against the court expert, whose report was decisive for the decision against her. Interestingly, Camdzic now has legal protection insurance.

Legal consequences and administrative penalties

In the context of legal disputes in Innsbruck, citizens often experience unpleasant surprises in the form of administrative penalties. As published on innsbruck.gv.at , fines can be imposed against various administrative violations such as false parking or violations of the animal protection law. Organ mandates, anonymous orders and criminal orders form the basis for these punishments, whereby citizens have the opportunity to pay lower amounts to avoid personal punishment.

In the event of non -payment, however, further legal steps can occur, which may have serious consequences for those affected. These mechanisms illustrate how important it is to be informed about your own rights and obligations, especially in terms of administrative offenses.