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Paris homeworker injured by her ironing board claims work accident

Court hears the woman broke her toes when the board fell on them as she opened a cupboard

Habitat France: can you claim on insurance for non-delivery?

Stuck paying for an order you will never receive? Here are some possible routes to recourse

How compensation for electricity power cuts works in France

Power cut payments are calculated per five-hour outage

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Compensation paid to 72 Covid vaccine side-effects sufferers in France

A booster campaign for vulnerable groups will start again this autumn, including people aged 65 and over

Number of uninsured drivers involved in accidents soars in France

We explain what victims need to do to make a claim in such a case

Companies offer help to get compensation for French flight delays

We look at when compensation is (and is not) due and how commercial assistance services work and what they charge

Vehicles, homes: claiming compensation for weather damage in France

Tips on how to make successful insurance claims, including what to do immediately afterwards, what a ‘catastrophe naturelle’ decree means, excesses and more

French lab Sanofi ordered to pay €450,000 in latest epilepsy drug case

The court found that the drug Depakine was linked to developmental delays in a woman’s baby girl

French flights and Covid cancellations: Know your refund rights

As Covid rules and regulations continue to shift, we look at when and how you can expect a refund, the best tickets to buy - and how to fight a case

Neighbours are not liable for storm damage in France

Partner article: A reader's question answered on whether a French property owner is eligible for compensation available from a neighbour after storm damage

‘Dirty socks smell’ stops Swiss Air flight: passengers not compensated

We look at the EU rules governing payouts for when flights are cancelled or delayed

French court finds wind farm as source of health issues for residents

In the first ruling of its kind in France, a court in Toulouse found that six wind turbines near a couple’s farmhouse had caused them physical, emotional and financial distress

Claiming for delayed flights easier under new French law

The Cour de cassation has given a new ruling to help travellers in France get reimbursed for late and cancelled flights

Covid-19 in France: What impact on work?

As French President Emmanuel Macron has announced tough measures across the country to reduce the spread of coronavirus Covid-19, we answer questions about the impact on work and workplaces.

Compensation

Paris homeworker injured by her ironing board claims work accident

Habitat France: can you claim on insurance for non-delivery?

How compensation for electricity power cuts works in France

Compensation paid to 72 Covid vaccine side-effects sufferers in France

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