Legal Information

25 2026-9

How to protect one's rights against excessive medical treatment in hospitals?

For excessive medical treatment, you can protect your rights according to Article 1227 of the Civil Code: copy and seal the medical records, file a complaint with the Health Commission and the Medical Insurance Bureau, and apply for a medical damage appraisal; the overcharged fees can be refunded, and compensation can be claimed for the damage caused, with a statute of limitations of three years.

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25 2026-9

Can I claim compensation from the railway company if I get injured while taking a high-speed train?

If you are injured on a high-speed rail, you can claim compensation from the carrier in accordance with Article 823 of the Civil Code, or claim compensation from the railway enterprise in accordance with Article 58 of the Railway Law; first report and collect evidence, then appraise, and the compensation shall be calculated according to the actual losses, with a statute of limitations of three yea...

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25 2026-9

What should you do if you help an elderly person who has fallen and are then sued for compensation instead?

Don't panic if someone sues you for helping others. According to Article 184 of the Civil Code, you won't be held liable for damages caused by voluntary emergency assistance. The claimant must provide evidence in accordance with Article 67 of the Civil Procedure Law. If you're being defrauded, report the case to the police, check the surveillance footage, and don't settle the matter privately. If ...

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25 2026-9

Do the platforms need to compensate when food delivery riders cause accidents involving pedestrians?

When a rider causes an accident, the employment relationship should be first considered: for dedicated delivery riders, the employer shall compensate according to Article 1191 of the Civil Code; for crowdsourced delivery riders, the case shall be handled in accordance with Article 1192; the insurer shall bear the compensation first, and then the liable party shall compensate for the worker's loss ...

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25 2026-9

What expenses do I need to compensate for if I hit someone while riding an electric bike?

According to Article 1179 of the Civil Code, the compensation for injuries caused by electric vehicles includes medical expenses, loss of income, nursing care expenses, transportation expenses, nutrition expenses, and hospitalization subsistence allowances. Additionally, there are compensation for disability and death, and funeral expenses and death compensation, which shall be borne in accordance...

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25 2026-9

How to transfer ownership when there is no agreement between the heirs?

If the heirs fail to reach an agreement on the transfer of ownership, they may file a lawsuit for inheritance disputes to confirm the rights, and handle the transfer of ownership with the effective judgment or mediation agreement; if they refuse to cooperate, they may apply for compulsory execution, and the court will issue a notice of assistance in execution, and deal with it in accordance with A...

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25 2026-9

If the real estate project is left unfinished, do I still need to repay the bank loan?

If the construction of the house is left unfinished, the buyer may terminate the sales contract in accordance with Article 563 of the Civil Code, and the loan contract may be terminated in accordance with Articles 20 and 21 of the Judicial Interpretation of the Sale of Commercial Housing. The developer shall return the loan and the purchase price. If the developer still suspends the supply of hous...

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25 2026-9

How to handle the transfer of property ownership among multiple heirs?

For multiple heirs transferring property ownership: If they can reach a consensus, they can jointly apply for registration or obtain an inheritance notarization; if they cannot reach a consensus, they can initiate an inheritance lawsuit, and the transfer of ownership can be carried out based on the effective judgment and can be enforced. This shall be handled in accordance with Article 1132 of the...

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25 2026-9

How to prove the other party's breach of contract in a second-hand housing transaction?

To prove the breach of contract in the second-hand housing transaction, it is necessary to establish a chain of evidence including the contract, the performance certificate, the facts of the breach of contract, and the records of the reminder; according to Article 577 of the Civil Code, the party claiming breach of contract liability may be awarded damages of 100,000 yuan for the breach of contrac...

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25 2026-9

How to collect evidence of investment and agency holding when purchasing a house under someone else's name?

When purchasing a property under someone else's name, the following three pieces of evidence should be collected according to the agreement, investment, and control: the agreement and chat records, the payment and mortgage records, the original property ownership certificate, and proof of residence; if necessary, notarization and application for preservation of evidence should be carried out.

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25 2026-9

After getting married, if a couple buys a house together, how will it be divided in the event of a divorce?

After marriage, the house purchased by the couple is generally considered joint property. According to Article 1087 of the Civil Code, the court will rule in favor of the innocent party, usually the wife, in cases where the husband cheated on his wife and had an extramarital affair. As for the parents' contribution, it will be handled in accordance with Article 29 of the Interpretation (I) of the ...

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25 2026-9

If I buy a condo that is unfinished, can I get a refund and recover my down payment?

If the developer fails to deliver the house on time despite being reminded, the buyer may terminate the purchase contract, demand the return of the down payment and the paid housing price, and claim compensation; the mortgage contract may also be terminated simultaneously, and the buyer's claim for the purchase price shall enjoy priority protection.

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25 2026-9

I helped a relative buy a house under my name, but now he refuses to acknowledge it. What should I do?

The court rejected the claim of purchasing a house under someone else's name and initiated a lawsuit to assert ownership rights. To claim ownership transfer or compensation, the plaintiff relied on three types of evidence: a notarized agreement, investment records, and evidence of possession and control. It is important to preserve relevant evidence to prevent the house from being confiscated or d...

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25 2026-9

Can I claim compensation if there are quality issues with a second-hand house?

For quality issues with second-hand houses, you can claim compensation. Generally, if there are minor defects, you can request repair and price reduction. If there are major hidden defects, you can rescind the contract and claim compensation. The statute of limitations for litigation is three years, and it is crucial to fix the evidence through appraisal.

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25 2026-9

How is the penalty calculated if a seller of a second-hand house changes their mind and breaches the contract?

If the seller changes his mind, he may claim to continue to perform the contract or to terminate the contract and seek compensation; the penalty shall be implemented in accordance with the agreement. If the penalty is lower than the loss of the price difference, the seller may request an increase; if the penalty is excessively higher than the loss by more than 30%, the court may reduce it. The sel...

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