Questions for lawyers Found 20

I’m relocating to Malta and I want to bring my used car with me from abroad rather than buying a new one locally. I want to understand what’s actually involved in legally importing this vehicle, and whether there are specific permits or approvals required before I can drive it on Maltese roads.

I own a commercial truck used in my logistics business in Malta, and it was recently involved in an accident while being driven by a driver I employ, rather than by me personally. I want to understand my potential liability as the vehicle owner in this situation, given I wasn’t the one actually driving.

I used a courier company in Malta to send an important package, and it was lost in transit. When I contacted the courier about compensation, they’re pointing to limited liability terms in their standard terms and conditions that would only cover a fraction of what the package was actually worth. Can they legally limit their liability like this?

I employ commercial drivers for my logistics business in Malta, and I want to properly understand the legal rules around how many hours they can actually drive continuously and what rest breaks are actually required, since I want to make sure my business is genuinely compliant rather than risking penalties.

I run a delivery business in Malta and one of my drivers recently caused accidental damage to a customer’s property while making a delivery. I want to understand what my liability actually is as the business owner and employer in this situation, and how this kind of claim would typically be handled.

I recently flew from Malta and my checked luggage was lost by the airline, with a portion of its contents genuinely valuable. I want to understand what my rights actually are for claiming compensation for this lost luggage.

I frequently make work-related calls while driving between appointments as part of my job in Malta, sometimes using my phone directly rather than hands-free. I want to understand the actual legal position on using a mobile phone while driving, and whether there’s any exception for genuine work necessity.

I have a commercial container shipment moving through the Port of Malta that has been selected for customs inspection, causing a delay to my supply chain. I want to understand the general process here and what I can realistically expect in terms of timeline and any costs I might face as a result.

I was injured while riding on a public bus in Malta due to what I believe was unsafe driving or a sudden, unnecessary hard braking. I want to understand who I would actually pursue a claim against for this injury, and what my options are.

I run a small transport business in Malta and I was recently transporting goods on behalf of a client when the vehicle was broken into and some of the cargo was stolen. I want to understand what my liability actually is toward my client for this loss, given the theft wasn’t something I could have directly prevented.