Glória Lift: victims can claim compensation in criminal proceedings, says Public Prosecutor's Office
The Public Prosecutor's Office has informed those injured in the Glória Lift accident that they can claim compensation within the scope of the ongoing criminal proceedings. A year after the tragedy, 36 victims are awaiting compensation.
Glória Lift victims notified by Public Prosecutor's Office of right to compensation
The Public Prosecutor's Office has notified those injured in the Glória Lift accident that they have the possibility of claiming compensation within the scope of the ongoing criminal proceedings, according to Google News PT.
The accident occurred approximately a year ago, but 36 victims continue to await any form of compensation. The case raises questions about responsibilities that have not yet been fully clarified.
Lisbon City Council and Carris stated they had done "everything, everything, everything" in support of the victims. However, operator Carris did not open any disciplinary proceedings following the tragedy, which generated criticism.
The Public Prosecutor's Office notification represents a formal step in the proceedings, opening to those injured the possibility of filing for civil compensation within the criminal action — a mechanism that allows accelerating redress without the need for a separate civil court case.
A year after the accident, the exact circumstances of the incident remain to be clarified. Investigations are continuing without conclusive results being made public regarding the causes of the occurrence or any individual or institutional responsibilities.
Source: Google News PT