The civil statute of limitations for product liability actions

Below, Belzuz Abogados, as specialists in insurance, will discuss in detail the civil statute of limitations for product liability actions, adapted to the latest EU regulations, specifically Directive (EU) 2024/2853 on liability for defective products (which
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D&O insurance in the face of growing liability for directors

In this context, and within the framework of the activity carried out by the Insurance Department of Belzuz Abogados S.L.P., we have found that D&O insurance is no longer an
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Recourse and subrogation in the insurance sector

Recourse in insurance allows the insurer to claim back what it has paid to the injured party from certain individuals after paying compensation The requirements, standing, causes and limitation periods
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Civil liability for accidents caused by autonomous vehicles and ADAS systems: who is liable, the driver, the manufacturer or the insurer?

The introduction of autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) is transforming mobility and road safety. Technologies such as automatic emergency braking, lane keeping, adaptive cruise control and semi-autonomous
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Analysis of the Supreme Court (Civil) Ruling of 5 November 2025: Jurisprudential Criteria and Practical Implications

The Insurance Department at Belzuz Abogados, S.L.P. provides a detailed analysis of a recent and important Supreme Court ruling that addresses fundamental issues in the field of healthcare liability and
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Are healthcare liability policies prepared to exclude non-consecutive moral damages? STS 1459/2025 redefines the scope of healthcare insurance

From the birth of a healthy child to the birth of an unwanted child: STS (Civil) 4576/2025 of 21 October, judgment no. 1459/2025 and its impact on civil liability in
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Travel and hospitality insurance in the digital age: legal challenges and opportunities for insurers in Spain

Digital transformation has profoundly changed the way we travel, book accommodation and purchase assistance services. Online platforms, mobile applications and the immediacy of the digital environment have also driven the
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Prescription of civil liability established in a final criminal judgment. Novel criterion of the Second Chamber of the Supreme Court STS 40/56/2020

In this judgment, the Chamber analyses an appeal lodged against the judgment that had ordered the appellant to pay civil liability compensation for the damage caused by the commission of
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Insurance and Surety Law in Spain in times of economic instability and uncertainty

In an economic context marked by financial instability, persistent inflation and rising default rates, Insurance and Surety Law in Spain is establishing itself as a key tool for ensuring stability
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The New Legal Battle Following the Breast Cancer Screening Scandal in Andalusia: An Analysis from the Perspective of Health Law and Insurance Law

One of the biggest health scandals in the recent history of the Andalusian Health Service has recently come to light. According to media reports, thousands of women were not informed
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