claim damage
[/kleɪm ˈdæmɪdʒ/]
noun/verb phrasepl: claim damages
reclamação de indenização / reclamação de danos
1. A formal request for compensation for loss, injury, or harm caused by another party
The insurance company received a claim damage from the accident victim.
A companhia de seguros recebeu uma reclamação de indenização da vítima do acidente.
2. In legal context, a demand for monetary compensation for losses or injuries
She filed a claim damage against the contractor for property destruction.
Ela apresentou uma reclamação de danos contra o empreiteiro pela destruição da propriedade.
3. To formally assert a right to compensation
The business decided to claim damage from the supplier for the defective materials.
O negócio decidiu reclamar indenização do fornecedor pelos materiais defeituosos.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, 'claim damage' is a fundamental concept in civil litigation and insurance. In Brazil, such claims are typically processed through insurance companies or civil courts, whereas in the USA, claims often involve negotiation with insurance adjusters before potentially escalating to litigation. The term reflects the importance of consumer protection and liability responsibility in both cultures.
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