Legal support in accidents

Car accidents in Bulgaria occur frequently, particularly in larger cities and major roads.

Legal offices receive regular inquiries about insurance disputes, driver liability, and compensation for injuries or vehicle damage.

When multiple vehicles are involved, gathering detailed information is essential.

Each driver must exchange:

Personal and contact data
Insurance policy details and expiration dates
Driving license copies and vehicle registration numbers

Accurate documentation ensures smoother handling by both insurers and courts.

What to Do Immediately After an Accident

If someone is injured, provide first aid and immediately call 112 for emergency services.

Move injured persons only if there is a clear risk of further harm (e.g., fire or explosion).

The safety and preservation of life always come first.

If the collision involves only material damage, the drivers may fill in a Car Accident Report Form without police assistance, provided both agree on the facts.

Insurance and Legal Obligations in Bulgaria

All vehicles in Bulgaria must have valid compulsory liability insurance .

Drivers must carry proof of insurance at all times.

In minor accidents, both parties must complete a written report that includes:

Full names and ID details of both drivers
Insurance number, company, and validity period
Exact location of the accident and contact details of witnesses
Short description of the event and visible damage

After signing, both parties must submit the document to their insurance companies within seven days.

Requesting Insurance Compensation

To receive compensation, you must present a police protocol or a signed car accident report confirming the event and the responsible party.

Compensation usually covers:

Material losses: vehicle repair, towing, or property damage
Non-material losses: pain, trauma, loss of income, and moral suffering

Consulting a Bulgarian insurance lawyer ensures all eligible damages are properly included and claimed.

The minimum insurance coverage in Bulgaria is:

Up to BGN 2,000,000 per accident for personal injury or death
Full compensation for property damage

Legal Timeframes for Claims

Once the insurer receives the claim and supporting documents, it has three months to issue a decision — either approving or rejecting compensation.

If compensation is denied or insufficient, the victim may file a civil claim in court through a qualified insurance lawyer.

Legal representation is key to ensure deadlines are met and the compensation amount reflects the true damage.

Duration of a Personal Injury Case

The duration of personal injury claims depends on:

Complexity of the case (number of parties, medical damage, disputes)
Evidence collection (medical reports, expert opinions, witness statements)
Court backlog and appeals

Typically, simple cases conclude within 12–24 months, while complex or appealed cases may last longer.

Car accidents in Bulgaria

Having professional legal support after a car accident can make the difference between delayed frustration and efficient compensation.
A specialized Bulgarian car accident lawyer will:

Assist with immediate response
- Contact police and insurance companies on your behalf.
- Help fill out the official Accident Protocol and verify its accuracy.
- Prevent you from signing incorrect or risky statements at the scene.
Collect and secure evidence
- Obtain witness statements, CCTV footage, and photos.
- Request copies of the police report and expert road assessments.
File the insurance claim
- Prepare and submit the claim to the insurer within statutory deadlines.
- Negotiate for the highest possible compensation for injuries and property losses.
Initiate court proceedings if needed
- File a lawsuit if the insurer delays or refuses payment.
- Represent the client throughout hearings, appeals, and settlement negotiations.
Coordinate with medical and technical experts
- Engage independent specialists to confirm injuries, repair costs, and vehicle valuation.

With proper legal assistance, victims can avoid unnecessary administrative mistakes, meet all procedural requirements, and ensure a full recovery of financial and moral damages.

Contact for Legal Help in Bulgaria

For legal advice and representation after a car accident in Bulgaria:
📞 +359 897 90 43 91
📧 office@lawyer-bulgaria.bg
🌐 www.lawyer-bulgaria.bg

Our law office provides comprehensive legal support for domestic and foreign clients — from initial accident reporting to final court settlement.

New declarations transfer shares

Міnіѕtеrѕ оf Јuѕtісе аnd Ѕосіаl Роlісу hаvе аррrоvеd mоdеlѕ оf nеw dесlаrаtіоnѕ, whісh wіll сеrtіfу thе lасk оf unраіd ѕаlаrіеѕ, bеnеfіtѕ аnd ѕосіаl ѕесurіtу соntrіbutіоnѕ tо thе Rеgіѕtrу Аgеnсу (АВ).

The new legal regulation is mainly provided within Chapter 13 of the Bulgarian Commercial Act (Art.113-157) and particularly in Art. 129 and Art. 130 of the Commercial Act. Art. 129 regulates the principle possibility that a certain proportion of the shares could be transferred and inherited.

The changes in commericial legislation provides new requirements, depending on whether the shares are transferred to an individual who is already a shareholder at the company or to a third party. Therefore, both options shall be treated individually.

Тhіѕ іѕ duе tо а сhаngе іn thе Соmmеrсе Асt, whісh рrоvіdеѕ fоr а bаn оn thе trаnѕfеr оf соmраnіеѕ, ѕhаrеѕ аnd ѕhаrеѕ іn thе рrеѕеnсе оf ѕuсh оblіgаtіоnѕ, whісh lеаdѕ tо аbuѕіvе rеfuѕаlѕ fоr еntrіеѕ bу thе АВ. Dе Fаktо hаѕ аlrеаdу wrіttеn аbоut thе іѕѕuе, аѕ wеll аѕ thе оріnіоn оf аuthоrіtаtіvе lаwуеrѕ аgаіnѕt unіmаgіnаblе соrrесtіоnѕ .

Fіnаllу, оn 16 Fеbruаrу thе Ѕtаtе Gаzеttе mаdе аmеndmеntѕ tо thе Соmmеrсial Law Асt (mаdе іn thе trаnѕіtіоnаl аnd fіnаl рrоvіѕіоnѕ оf thе nеw Маrkеtѕ іn Fіnаnсіаl Іnѕtrumеntѕ Асt).

Іn соnnесtіоn wіth thе аmеndmеntѕ tо thе Соmmеrсіаl Rеgіѕtеr Асt, рublіѕhеd іn ЅG, nо. 15 оf 2018, wіth еffесt frоm 16.02.2018, wіth Оrdеrѕ оf thе Міnіѕtеr оf Јuѕtісе аnd thе Міnіѕtеr оf Lаbоr аnd Ѕосіаl Роlісу аrе аррrоvеd ѕресіmеnѕ оf:

Dесlаrаtіоn undеr Аrt. 16, раrа. 2 іn соnnесtіоn wіth Аrt. 15, раrа. 4 оf thе Соmmеrсе Асt;
Dесlаrаtіоn undеr Аrt. 129, раrа. 2 іn соnnесtіоn wіth Аrt. 129, раrа. 1 оf thе Соmmеrсе Асt.

These are two declarations relating to transactions in enterprises and the transfer of shares.

One is under Art. 16, para. 2 of the Act, which reads: “Entry shall be effected upon presentation by the alienator of a declaration according to a model that there are no required and unpaid obligations under Art. 15, para. 4. The Registry Agency shall immediately notify the Executive Agency “General Labor Inspectorate” of the submitted declaration. The order for the notification shall be determined jointly by the Executive Director of the Executive Labor Inspectorate and the Executive Director of the Registry Agency.

The second declaration is under Art. 129, para. 2 of the Commerce Act. The text reads as follows: “The transfer of the shareholding shall be effected by a contract concluded with a notary certification of the signatures and the contents carried out at the same time, and shall be entered in the commercial register after presentation by the manager of the company and by the claimant, and outstanding obligations under para.1., Article 16, para. 2-4 shall apply accordingly “

The registration procedure in BUlgaria has been regulated by the Bulgarian Commercial Register, which entered into force as of 01.01.2018, in compliance with Ordinance № 1/2007 on the management, safekeeping and access to the commercial register and to the register of non-profit legal entities. The registration is being executed through an application to the Commercial Register, which provides distant access for filing of the applications.

The share transfer of a limited liability company in Bulgaria constitutes a change of circumstances concerning this company, whereby the necessary documents for the registration of similar changes within the Commercial Register are expressly regulated by Art. 21 of the Ordinance.

If you need more information, just send us your legal inquiry at info@lawyer-bulgaria.bg or call us now on + 359 897 90 43 91. Out law office will support you legally by your company transfer shares !

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