Personal Injury Law · Liechtenstein
Find the right personal injury lawyer in Liechtenstein
If you have been injured in an accident, knowing where to turn matters as much as knowing whether you have a claim. We connect you with Liechtenstein lawyers who handle injury and damages work. Tell us what happened and we will match you with a specialist at no cost.
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Personal injury claims in Liechtenstein
How we help you find a personal injury lawyer in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein is a small civil-law jurisdiction whose private law largely follows the Austrian Allgemeines Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch, and its courts work in German across three instances. If you are injured through an accident, a defective product or someone else’s negligence, the practical question is not only whether you have a claim, but which lawyer should handle it and how long you have to act. Damages claims where both the harm and the wrongdoer are known generally become time-barred three years after you learn of them, so early advice matters. We do not practise law ourselves. Instead, we match you with a personal injury lawyer in Liechtenstein who deals with the kind of harm you suffered, and we do it free of charge.
Liechtenstein in practice
What shapes a personal injury claim in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein’s courts and legal profession operate in German, and civil claims follow the Liechtenstein Zivilprozessordnung. The points below are the structural features that most affect how an injury claim proceeds, taken from official Liechtenstein sources.
Three instances of ordinary jurisdiction
Ordinary jurisdiction in Liechtenstein runs through three instances: the Fürstliches Landgericht in Vaduz as the first instance, the Obergericht as the second, and the Oberster Gerichtshof as the third. The Supreme Court also sits as the Administrative Court. A separate Staatsgerichtshof hears constitutional complaints as a court of public law.
Who may practise as a lawyer
Only persons entered in the Liechtenstein lawyers’ list (Rechtsanwaltsliste), kept by the Liechtensteinische Rechtsanwaltskammer, may practise as Liechtenstein lawyers. The Lawyers Act requires, among other things, EEA or equivalent nationality, a bar or aptitude examination or three years of regular practice, a domestic office and professional indemnity insurance. Lawyers qualified elsewhere in the EEA may also provide services under free movement rules.
Representation before the courts
The Zivilprozessordnung allows parties to act in person or through an agent, and section 33(1) expressly permits a power of attorney to be granted to a person who is not a lawyer. No general statutory obligation to be represented by a lawyer was identified in the consolidated ZPO, although representation rules for specific high-value or higher-instance matters should be checked case by case.
Time limits that decide your claim
In Liechtenstein, damages claims in contract or tort become time-barred three years after you know both the damage and the wrongdoer. Where the wrongdoer or the damage remains unknown the period is ten years, extended to thirty years for criminal acts punishable by more than six months’ imprisonment. A 2026 reform shortened the general civil limitation period to ten years.
Court fees and legal costs
Court fees follow the Gerichtsgebührengesetz and are generally assessed on the value in dispute. Amounts are rounded up to the next franc and foreign-currency sums are converted into Swiss francs at the SIX AG reference rate. Lawyers charge according to the statutory Rechtsanwaltstarif, based on the value of the item in dispute. Verfahrenshilfe may be available where paying would impair your necessary livelihood.
Language and free advice in simple cases
Proceedings and legal advice in Liechtenstein are conducted in German. In simple cases, court interns (Gerichtspraktikanten) give free oral legal advice and draft claims and other submissions by telephone, subject to a prior appointment; they do not provide written opinions or expert reports. For an injury claim involving medical evidence and quantified loss, instructing a qualified lawyer is usually the more practical route.
All country information on this page comes from official Liechtenstein sources — the courts, the Bar Association, the consolidated legislation on gesetze.li and the Government media portal — reviewed in 2026.
- Fürstliche Gerichte — Oberster Gerichtshof and court structure
- Liechtensteinische Rechtsanwaltskammer (Liechtenstein Bar Association)
- Consolidated Zivilprozessordnung (ZPO) and Lawyers Act (RAG), gesetze.li
- Consolidated ABGB — limitation periods, gesetze.li
- ZPO appeal and recourse periods, gesetze.li
- Gerichtsgebührengesetz (GGG), gesetze.li
- Fürstliche Gerichte — free legal information in simple cases
- Liechtenstein Government media release on the limitation reform
- Oberster Gerichtshof — Rechtssätze on EEA matters and the EFTA Court
Common situations
What people ask us before they instruct anyone
Most enquiries we receive come from people facing one of these three problems.
You are unsure whether you have a claim
You were hurt, but the other side says it was nobody’s fault. In Liechtenstein, damages claims where you know the harm and the wrongdoer generally expire three years after you learn of them, so advice early avoids losing the option.
You do not know which lawyer to instruct
Liechtenstein is small and the profession is regulated: only lawyers entered in the Rechtsanwaltsliste may practise. Sorting specialists from generalists takes time you may not have, so we shortlist lawyers who handle injury and damages work.
You are worried about cost
Court fees follow the value in dispute and lawyers charge under the statutory tariff. If paying would impair your necessary livelihood, Verfahrenshilfe may cover fees or assign a Verfahrenshelfer. We explain the routes and match you without charge.
Why use our matching
A calmer route to the right lawyer
We are not a law firm. We are a matching service built for cross-border and local legal problems.
Matched to the right specialism
We ask about the accident, your injuries and the losses you can document, then match you with a Liechtenstein lawyer who works on personal injury and damages claims rather than an unrelated practice area.
Understand the timetable
Liechtenstein’s limitation periods are strict: three years where you know the damage and the wrongdoer, longer in other situations. Knowing this before you instruct keeps your options open and structures the evidence you gather.
One route, three instances
Claims begin at the Fürstliches Landgericht in Vaduz, with appeal to the Obergericht and then the Oberster Gerichtshof. Your lawyer will explain where your case sits and what each step involves.
No cost to be matched
Using our matching service is free and does not commit you to instructing anyone. You decide whether to proceed once you have spoken to the lawyer we introduce.
Also available
Legal matching across Europe
If your matter crosses a border, or you simply want to compare how other jurisdictions handle injury claims, we also match clients in these countries.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to bring a personal injury claim in Liechtenstein?
Damages claims in contract or tort become time-barred three years after you know both the damage and the wrongdoer. Where the wrongdoer or the damage is unknown the period is ten years, and thirty years for criminal acts punishable by more than six months’ imprisonment. A 2026 reform shortened the general civil period to ten years.
Do I need a personal injury lawyer in Liechtenstein to go to court?
The consolidated Zivilprozessordnung contains no general obligation to be represented by a lawyer, and section 33(1) expressly allows you to grant a power of attorney to a person who is not a lawyer. Representation rules for specific high-value or higher-instance matters should still be checked case by case.
Who is allowed to practise as a lawyer in Liechtenstein?
Only persons entered in the Liechtenstein lawyers’ list (Rechtsanwaltsliste), which the Liechtensteinische Rechtsanwaltskammer keeps. The Lawyers Act requires, among other conditions, EEA or equivalent nationality, a bar or aptitude examination or three years of regular practice, a domestic office and professional indemnity insurance.
What does it cost to use your matching service?
Nothing. Matching you with a lawyer is free and carries no obligation. You decide whether to instruct the lawyer after you have discussed your case, and any fees for legal work are agreed with that lawyer directly.
In what language will my case be handled?
German. Proceedings, filings and legal advice in Liechtenstein are conducted in German. In simple cases, court interns offer free oral advice and can draft submissions by telephone by prior appointment, but they do not provide written opinions or expert reports.
Which courts would hear my injury claim?
Civil claims start at the Fürstliches Landgericht in Vaduz. An appeal on the merits goes to the Obergericht and then to the Oberster Gerichtshof. A Berufung must be filed within four weeks and a Rekurs within fourteen days; neither deadline can be extended.
Next step
Tell us what happened
Share a few details about the accident, your injuries and what you have already done. We will match you with a personal injury lawyer in Liechtenstein who handles this kind of claim — free, confidential and without obligation.