Simply well organised.
Always ask for free advice
Step 2Contact personal injury specialist
Step 3Holding liable & advance payment
Step 4Medical assessment
Step 5Follow-up process for personal injury
Step 6Settlement of your personal injury claim
What is the amount of compensation after an accident?
If you have had an accident due to the fault of another, you are always entitled to compensation. Sometimes even if the accident was your own fault, for example as a passenger, pedestrian , or cyclist. But also if you have had a workplace accident or sustained injuries caused by an animal.
It is actually impossible to give a single answer to the question of what the amount of your compensation after an accident will be. This depends entirely on your personal situation. You simply cannot determine the amount of your compensation yourself; it is a job for true specialists. We therefore always advise victims to engage a personal injury claims agency . Under Dutch law, this is completely free of charge for you as a victim !
How do you get your compensation after an accident?
If you've had an accident for which someone else is liable, you're always entitled to compensation. The compensation must be paid by the at-fault party or their insurer. This isn't automatic. You'll first have to hold the other party liable. This is quite challenging in itself, as it requires a lot of specialized knowledge. Always seek advice from a specialized personal injury firmto ensure you know exactly what you're doing and receive the compensation you're entitled to!
What does your compensation consist of after an accident?
Your compensation is made up of several components. Depending on the impact the accident has on your life, you will receive the following compensation:
- Additional costs
- Informal care
- Lost revenue and
- Non-pecuniary damages
The legal costs you incur for expert assistance in determining the amount of compensation after an accident must also be reimbursed by the liable insurer. This is legally stipulated in Article 6:96 of the Dutch Civil Code, and for that reason, you, as a victim, always receive 100% free legal assistance from us .
The insurer pays your compensation after an accident
It is best not to 'fight' the amount of your compensation after an accident directly with the insurer. The insurer is a large, professional party that often has a very different view on the amount of your compensation than you do. We advise every victim to always advice first . This is 100% without obligation for you, and ensures you receive what you are entitled to! And it costs you nothing!
Get the right amount of compensation after an accident!
Always consult a qualified personal injury lawyer . Only then can you be sure you'll receive the correct compensation. Call us or send us a message! Our helpdesk lawyers are ready to assist you.
How can I help you?
Simply well organised in 6 steps
Step 1 - Always ask for non-binding advice
In cases of personal injury, it is important to seek advice immediately . This ensures you run no risks and quickly gain clarity regarding who is liable, what personal injury damages you are entitled to compensation for, and whether the opposing party's claims are accurate. You would therefore be wise to request no-obligation advice from us immediately to receive instant clarity regarding your legal position . Our firm is known for its approachability. So, no "hassle," "complicated language," or "fast-talking sales pitches." You will receive no-obligation advice from us . It does not commit you to anything but gives you 100% certainty regarding the next sensible steps concerning your personal injury. Do you want to know today what your rights are? Or how to ensure that your personal injury damages are compensated correctly and for the right amount ? Then request no-obligation advice now. Afterwards, you can focus on your recovery, and we will personally ensure that you receive what you are entitled to. And that costs you nothing , because our legal assistance is completely free of charge for you . That is mandated by law.
Step 2 - First contact with your personal injury specialist
Does our initial contact give you a pleasant feeling? Then we will get to work for you immediately ! The person who will be assisting you will contact you within one working day to get to know each other better and to go over everything regarding your personal injury claim with you. This meeting is also entirely without obligation and therefore free of charge . During our conversation, we will discuss – among other things – the following:
- the circumstances of your accident
- the injuries you sustained and your recovery process
- the medical complaints and limitations that have arisen as a result of your injury
- possible disability
- the impact of the injury on your working and private life and
- the financial consequences of the injury and your personal injury claim for now and the future.
Step 3 - Holding the opposing party liable & advance payment
To receive compensation for your personal injury , you must hold the other party liable . Fortunately, you don't have to do this yourself, because that's what we do. In practice, the other party is usually insured. Your personal injury will therefore be compensated by an insurance company , not the other party themselves. We will inform the other party about the severity of your injury, the medical consequences, and the damages you have suffered up to that point. We will include your additional costs and any reduction in your income in a clear damage overview . This way, you always know where you stand financially. Based on the damage overview, we will ask the other party for an initial advance payment on your personal injury damages. If the other party accepts liability , this shouldn't take very long. After the initial advance payment, it is important to have your personal injury medically assessed.
Step 4 - Medical assessment
It is important to obtain a clear medical picture of your injury together with you . Therefore, it is important that our own doctors have access to the reports from your doctors. Additionally, this is necessary to fulfill your "burden of proof" towards the opposing party. After all, you must prove what injury you have sustained. And perhaps even more importantly: what consequences will your injury have for your future? The retrieval of your medical records is carried out by our own doctors . And only after your explicit permission . Your data is never sent to the opposing party without your permission. A medical assessment of your injury is of great importance for your personal injury claim. The insurers' doctors generally view your injury very differently than you and our doctors do. In fact, insurers often try to reject your personal injury claim on medical grounds . Hence.
Step 5 - Follow-up process for personal injury compensation
Sometimes your injury does not heal overnight. For example, if you have sustained bone fractures , whiplash , or a brain injury . It can then easily take two years before you are fully recovered. But what if you do not recover (fully)? In that case, it is considered permanent injury . It is therefore extremely important that we continue to follow and monitor your healing process throughout this entire period. We will consistently claim your additional costs and loss of income from the opposing party in the interim. This ensures that you never face financial difficulties during the duration of your personal injury claim. We will maintain frequent contact throughout the entire course of your injury claim , either by phone or through a home visit. Whichever you feel most comfortable with... Through close and personal contact, we ensure that you always receive what you are entitled to: namely, personal injury compensation that is as carefully calculated and refined as possible .
Step 6 - Settlement of your personal injury claim
Together with you, we will calculate what your personal injury compensation will look like. This compensation will consist of your total personal injury damages . Have you fully recovered? Then it concerns the damages that you may not yet have fully compensated for. However, you are also entitled to pain and suffering . Should you unexpectedly not fully recover, attention will also be paid to the personal injury damages you suffer in the (distant) future . Some components of your personal injury may even require compensation from the opposing party well into old age (for example, 70 years or older). We will prepare a settlement proposal for your personal injury claim together with you. If you agree to this, we will claim this amount from the opposing party . This involves a lump sum sum covering your full personal injury damages – including for the future. It is particularly in these types of personal injury cases that the dispute with the opposing party is often heated, simply because it involves relatively high personal injury compensation.
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