Hand injury changed everything — Bituah Leumi reversed its decision

A 19-year-old waitress won a reversal of Bituah Leumi's decision after a workplace injury. Initially, the agency refused to apply 'Clause 15', but after a legal battle led by attorney Yair Treibish, the refusal was overturned, increasing her disability rating and monthly payment. The incident occurred in August 2025, when she slipped while holding a bottle and cut her dominant right hand, also developing an adjustment disorder. Her medical disability was assessed at 23.05%.

A 19-year-old waitress obtained a higher disability rating and the right to an increased monthly payment after a legal battle with Bituah Leumi. The incident occurred in August 2025: she slipped while holding a glass bottle, cutting her dominant right hand, and also developed an adjustment disorder. Her medical disability was assessed at 23.05%. A dispute arose over the application of 'Clause 15' — a provision that allows increasing the disability percentage when there is loss of income or reduced ability to return to one's profession. The National Insurance committee refused to activate the clause, stating that from a medical standpoint she had not lost her earning capacity. Attorney Yair Treibish contested the decision, arguing that it did not account for the real consequences of the injury to her dominant hand. In the end, the refusal was overturned, 'Clause 15' was activated, leading to an increase in her disability percentage and payment.