Personal Injury, Accidents, Medical Malpractice & Compensation in the Czech Republic

Experience, Expertise, Czech Law, and Cross-border Reach

We are a highly sought-after personal injury law firm based in Prague, Czech Republic. We represent clients seeking compensation for accidents and medical malpractice that occurred in the Czech Republic, whether the injured person is a Czech resident or a foreign tourist, expat or business traveller. Thanks to our membership in PEOPIL, we can connect with a qualified legal specialist in almost all popular tourist destinations. We frequently handle cross-border personal injury and compensation cases – both for foreigners injured in the Czech Republic and for Czechs injured abroad.

 

Are you interested in our services? Contact us!

 

Personal Injury Claims in the Czech Republic

Thanks to our further expertise in the travel industry, healthcare, mountains & safety, we have a deep understanding of the specific risks involved. This allows us to efficiently and effectively manage cases involving injuries sustained in the mountain environment, medical malpractice or during travel, ensuring our clients receive the protection and outcomes they deserve. 

We have extensive experience in claiming compensation for a wide range of incidents:

  • Errors in the provision of health services in Czech hospitals and clinics, including aesthetic surgery, ophthalmic surgery, and assisted reproduction (we also frequently lecture on this topic)
  • Road traffic accidents in the Czech Republic, on roads and motorways, or abroad involving cars, taxis, trucks, trams, trains, pedestrians, motorbikes, cyclists, or animals
  • Accidents during holidays in Prague or other Czech cities, sports and travel accidents (hotels, ski resorts, spas and medical facilities; in the context of a tour or individually)
  • Provision of a medical service without valid informed consent under Czech law
  • School accidents in Czech educational institutions
  • Consequences of vaccinations, including COVID-19, administered in the Czech Republic (we have even written a book on this topic)
  • Dog bites and other injuries caused by animals and to animals in the Czech Republic
  • Unreasonable length of court proceedings before the Czech courts

 

Foreign Tourists & Expats Injured in the Czech Republic

Every year, we represent foreign tourists and their families who have suffered an accident or medical error while staying in the Czech Republic, such as a road traffic accident, a skiing injury, a hotel or apartment fire, a fall in public spaces, or medical malpractice in a Czech hospital. 

For example, we successfully represented an extended foreign family after a devastating hotel fire in Prague, navigating complex international insurance and compensation laws to secure compensation in very challenging circumstances.

We assist clients with:

  • Assessing which country’s law and courts are competent
  • Dealing with Czech insurance companies, hotels, hospitals and travel agencies
  • Quantifying compensation according to Czech compensation rules
  • Coordinating the case with the client’s home lawyers abroad

We are used to working entirely remotely, in English, German, Spanish and Swedish, so that clients do not need to travel back to the Czech Republic to pursue their claim.

Support for Foreign Law Firms and Insurers

For foreign colleagues, we act as local counsel in the Czech Republic in personal injury and medical malpractice cases. We:

  • Prepare the Quantum Reports and Liability Reports for use before UK and other EU courts
  • Have a US-qualified lawyer in our team, which gives us better opportunities to handle cases with a US aspect
  • Provide expert opinions on Czech compensation rules and the limitation periods for claims arising from accidents and medical malpractice in the Czech Republic
  • Assist with gathering evidence in the Czech Republic (medical records, police reports, expert opinions)
  • Represent foreign clients in Czech court proceedings and settlement negotiations with local defendants and insurers

 

Out-of-Court Negotiations for Compensation

As part of out-of-court settlements under Czech law, we typically arrange for clients: 

  • Requesting a copy of medical records
  • A complaint against a doctor or healthcare provider
  • An expert assessment from a variety of specialities
  • Out-of-court claim with the claimant, the insurance company, or the Czech Republic state
  • Preparation of an out-of-court settlement agreement

 

Representation in Court Proceedings for Compensation

If out-of-court negotiations fail, we represent clients in litigation before Czech courts, in particular with:

  • Actions for damages or non-pecuniary injury
  • Actions for payment of insurance benefits

In case a claim for damages suffers from delays and is unreasonably long, we claim compensation on behalf of our clients for the unreasonable length of the proceedings.

 

We are ready to fight for our clients, but we are equally unafraid to tell a client when, after assessing the evidence in light of our know-how and experience, we conclude that the case has no real prospect of success.

Lawyers

related references

Markéta Poledníková

Everything was explained to me clearly, I had ample opportunity to ask questions, and I felt a genuine interest in resolving my situation.

Markéta Poledníková

"I was extremely satisfied with the services provided by Holubová advokáti. The collaboration was always professional, systematic, and attentive to detail. At the same time, I greatly appreciated their human and personal approach. Everything was explained to me clearly, I had ample opportunity to ask questions, and I felt a genuine interest in resolving my situation. In my view, the combination of expertise and personal care is exactly what one should expect from legal services. I can wholeheartedly recommend them."

Jan Divíšek

I want to thank everyone at Holubová advokáti s.r.o. for their legal services in handling my protection of personality rights lawsuit.

Jan Divíšek

"I want to thank everyone at Holubová advokáti s.r.o. for their legal services in handling my protection of personality rights lawsuit."

Denis Krytinář, M.A.

Mrs. Dvořáková and Mr. Formánek treated me with the utmost care and sensitivity. Thanks to their precise work, we achieved a successful result.

Denis Krytinář, M.A.

"What I appreciate most about working with Holubová Advokáti is their high level of expertise, clear guidance throughout the entire process, and their human approach. My case was complex and emotionally demanding, but Mrs. Dvořáková and Mr. Formánek treated me with the utmost care and sensitivity. Thanks to their precise work, we achieved a successful outcome, and I can therefore recommend this firm with complete confidence to anyone seeking legal representation of the highest standard."

→ all testimonials

selection from the blog

Recourse Claims of Tour Operators Against Airlines

Recourse Claims of Tour Operators Against Airlines

Are you a travel agent or tour operator currently dealing with flight disruptions in connection with the ongoing crisis in the Middle East? We would like to draw your attention to information that may prove useful in certain cases. Whe... → continue

17/03/2026
Apostille: When You Need It and Why It Pays to Deal With it Early

Apostille: When You Need It and Why It Pays to Deal With it Early

Are you planning to work, study, do business, or relocate abroad, or have you been caught off guard by the need to travel overseas for an extended period? You may be surprised to learn that while Czech authorities will readily issue a ... → continue

22/01/2026
Together for More Accessible Healthcare

Together for More Accessible Healthcare

Health law is a field that touches every one of us. When it comes to our health, legal regulations and their interpretation become deeply personal. Our firm has long been dedicated to representing patients in proceedings under Section ... → continue

03/12/2025
→ more posts

Our services

Contact form