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Personal Injury After an Accident
Have you sustained personal injury due to someone else's fault? For example, personal injury after a traffic accident, a car accident, or a scooter accident? Or were you knocked off your bicycle, hit as a pedestrian , or did you injuries due to a workplace accident or an animal?
In that case, you almost always suffer financial damage and are entitled to compensation for your personal injury. Moreover, even if an accident or collision is your own fault, you may be entitled to compensation in some cases.
Always ask us about your personal injury claim and whether we can help. We offer advice no obligation - ,.
If we assist you with the compensation of your personal injury, this is also completely free of charge. After all, our costs must also be reimbursed by the opposing party, separate from your own personal injury claim.
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Personal injury: always serious and always has financial consequences
An accident or collision with injuries can significantly disrupt your daily life, physically, mentally, and financially.
While you are entitled to compensation, it doesn't happen automatically. Not to mention, you'll have more important things on your mind than "legal hassle" shortly after an accident or collision.
But on the other hand, you do want to be compensated for your personal injury. Besides, most people simply cannot afford to face extra costs and reduced income for an extended period.
Always make sure you hire someone to help you recover your personal injury damages. In the Netherlands, this is legally free of charge. So what's stopping you?
Causes of Personal Injury After an Accident
Personal injury can occur in many different ways (accidents). Therefore, personal injury always results in financial losses.
Your financial losses include additional costs and lost income (if you are disabled due to the accident). You are also always entitled to compensation for pain and suffering (compensation for psychological damage).
As the leading personal injury law firm with the Personal Injury Quality Mark, we are uniquely specialized in handling the types of personal injury listed below.
This applies to both the “issue of liability” (the question of whether you are entitled to compensation for your personal injury) and the amount of your personal injury compensation.
- car accident
- accident as a cyclist
- pedestrian accident
- accident involving a scooter, moped or light moped
- motorcycle accident
- accident as a passenger
- accident as a self-employed person
- industrial accident as an employee
- industrial accident as a self-employed person
- industrial accident as a temporary worker or you have a zero-hours contract
- industrial accident due to tripping, slipping or falling
- accident caused by a dog or dog bite
- accident because you fell from a horse
- collision with wildlife or a deer
- accident on public transport
Below we explain the legal aspects of various types of personal injury after an accident and when you are entitled to compensation.
Always ask for advice. We can tell you exactly what's going on and what's best for you. Our advice is 100% free and without obligation. If you then ask us to help you with your personal injury claim, it's guaranteed free of charge.
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Personal Injury After an Accident and Compensation: How Does It Work?
When are you entitled to compensation after an accident with personal injury?
This is certainly the case if your accident was caused by someone else's fault. That person is then liable.
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You may believe that you yourself are also partly to blame for the accident. Or, from a legal perspective, you genuinely bear some "fault".
Even then, you may be eligible for compensation for your personal injury. Perhaps not 100%, but at least 50%. For example, if you suffered injuries as a pedestrian or cyclist.
Passenger or were you riding in the back?
As a passenger, you are always entitled to 100% compensation for your injuries after a car accident . The same applies if you were riding in the back of a bicycle, moped, scooter, or motorcycle.
In all these cases, you are a so-called "innocent third party." As a passenger or passenger in the backseat, you are absolutely not at fault for the accident. Your personal injury after an accident must be fully compensated.
Workplace accident:
If you've had a workplace accident, your employer is almost always fully liable, and your injuries should be fully compensated. This also applies if you self-employed person 've had a workplace accident
Animals, organised travel and public transport
The same applies to a greater or lesser extent to personal injury that you sustain because of someone else's animal, during an organised trip or on public transport.
Passenger Damage Insurance (SVI or SVO)
Finally, you may have special insurance coverage for your vehicle. This is Passenger Damage Insurance (SVI) or Passenger Damage Insurance (SVO).
SVI or SVO insurance always pays out 100% of your personal injury damages after a traffic accident (so your injuries after an accident are always 100% compensated), even if the accident was entirely your own fault.
may be entitled to compensation more often than you think…
You may therefore be entitled to compensation more often than you might think. At the same time, you will almost always be dealing with a professional insurer as the opposing party. And an insurance company can sometimes have a very different view of your personal injury claim than you and we do.
Personal injury after an accident: feel free to ask for advice.
if you've suffered personal injury after an accident always wise to seek legal advice. With us, it's free , and our advice is always free of obligation!
Personal injury is a broad concept
Personal injury after an accident is a broad term. Personal injury encompasses all the financial consequences of an accident or collision that happened to you.
In short, personal injury consists of 4 components:
- additional costs
- lost revenue
- compensation for pain and suffering and
- your legal costs (read: our fee)
Additional costs
Injuries after an accident almost always incur additional costs. These costs must be covered by the other party. But be aware that you'll usually be dealing with a professional insurer as the other party.
Your expenses often rise faster than expected, and they often turn out to be more expensive than you initially thought. This means you're already financially impacted. So what then?
Examples of personal injury due to additional costs are:
- material damage to your personal property
- health insurance contribution
- non-reimbursed medical treatments
- cost of medicines
- costs of adjustments or aids
- costs of care and nursing at home
- additional days off that your loved ones must take for you
- transportation costs and parking costs
- costs of domestic help
- some unnecessary expenses incurred
- any additional childcare or extra help with pet care
- costs of assistance in and around the house
- and all costs that you would not have incurred without the accident.
Have you suffered personal injury due to someone else's negligence? Are you facing additional costs?
In that case, always ask for advice on personal injury claims or contact our legal assistance immediately.
You'll always receive completely free, no-obligation personal injury advice from us. And if we do help you with your personal injury claim afterward, that's also completely free. We promise!
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Floris de Bruin
Commercial Director
Commercial Director
Loss of income
Have you suffered injuries in an accident and are you losing income as a result? Don't worry. The other party must compensate you for those damages!
In that case, you must immediately engage an expert personal injury agency, otherwise you will be shortchanging yourself!
Together we ensure that your loss of income is fully compensated by the other party.
Examples of income loss?
- your salary is only partially paid
- missed workdays already scheduled or yet to be scheduled (extra)
- missed overtime
- missed irregular hours allowance or shift allowance
- missed profit distributions, bonuses or other gratuities
- your temporary contract will not be extended
- you are dismissed during your probationary period
- you miss a promotion to a higher position and/or salary scale
- you enter the ZW, WIA or WW, with only 70% of your income
- less pension accrual
- study delay as a student
In all these cases, you need our legal assistance . You'll never be able to obtain proper compensation for your personal injury on your own.
Recovering income losses is complicated and requires extensive knowledge of personal injury calculations.
If you have your loss of income assessed by the other party, you can never know whether this loss calculation is correct or whether you will not be reimbursed for part of your income after all.
After an accident resulting in personal injury, immediately the help of a qualified personal injury firm. Especially knowing that this assistance completely free of charge (read: FREE).
Non-pecuniary damages
If you have suffered an injury due to the fault of another, you are always entitled to compensation.
That is the “non-material part” of your compensation.
The amount of compensation depends on what happened to you and the consequences it had for you.
The following factors play a role in determining your compensation for pain and suffering:
- the nature and severity of the injury you sustained
- the impact of the injury on your daily life
- (sum) your age
- duration of recovery
- (sometimes) your gender
- the impact of the injury on your work, career and social life and
- (sometimes) the cause of the injury and the degree of culpability of the person responsible.
To determine whether you are entitled to compensation for non-pecuniary damages and to determine the appropriate amount, we recommend that you seek personal injury advice immediately. This is completely free and without obligation.
We're here to support you with advice and assistance, providing expert legal advice. And if we think you could benefit from legal assistance, we'll let you know!
assistance Van der Toorn is always completely free. Contact us as soon as possible for expert, no-obligation advice!
How can I help you?
Floris de Bruin
Commercial Director
Commercial Director
FREE advice and assistance with personal injury
With us, legal assistance with personal injury claims is always completely free. How is that possible?
It is stipulated by law that the liable party must also reimburse the costs of legal assistance, separate from your own personal injury damages.
Our costs are considered by the legislator to be a separately reimbursable part of your personal injury claim.
Our invoice goes directly to the liable party, who must also settle the costs directly with us. This way, you don't have to pay our invoices in advance or anything similar.
Our help is therefore 100% free of charge. We promise!
In case of personal injury, always ask for advice!
Van der Toorn Personal Injury is the leading personal injury law firm in the Netherlands and a leading specialist in the field of personal injury.
Our highly experienced and expert personal injury lawyers and (registered) experts are happy to advise and then assist you with your personal injury claim.
Personal injury advice is always FREE and completely without obligation. So why not ask for advice?
It's wise to discuss your personal injury claim with us anyway. This will give you immediate insight into your situation and how we can help.
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If the other party doesn't reimburse our costs, or doesn't reimburse them in full, that's our risk, not yours. We promise!
You can contact our experienced personal injury specialists via WhatsApp, phone, email, or the form on our website. Whatever works best for you.
We'll give you the best personal injury advice available. Afterward, you can decide for yourself what to do with it.
About the author
The information on this page was written by Floris de Bruin, a specialist in liability and personal injury. The content of this page fully complies with the requirements of the National Quality Mark for Personal Injury (NKL).
What customers ask
What is covered by personal injury?
What is covered by personal injury?
What is considered personal injury? If you've been injured in an accident, it always has financial consequences: personal injury. Is someone else liable? Then you're entitled to personal injury compensation. We'll explain exactly what constitutes personal injury.
Having an accident is never fun. And if you're injured in the process, you're often even more disadvantaged. If you have physical complaints, you're entitled to personal injury compensation.
The financial consequences of personal injury can quickly mount up.
What is covered by personal injury: 4 components
- Additional costs
- Lost revenue
- Pain and suffering (compensation for non-material damages) and
- Legal costs
Additional costs
What is considered personal injury? The additional costs you incur after an accident or collision vary greatly depending on the situation and the individual. Therefore, it's always wise to consult a personal injury firm for assistance. Examples of additional costs include:
- Damage to your personal property such as your car or clothing,
- The health insurance contribution (the deductible),
- Costs of medication, medical treatments and other medical expenses,
- Costs for hiring (domestic) help,
- Travel expenses (gasoline, parking, etc.).
Lost revenue
What is covered by personal injury? If your injury not only causes you to incur additional costs but also results in a loss of income, it's even more important to engage a personal injury firm. This is completely free of charge. Call our helpdesk or send a WhatsApp message. We can provide you with free advice and ensure that the insurer and the other party pay all your lost income.
Examples of lost revenue include:
- Missed overtime,
- Salary that is not paid in full,
- Missed irregular hours allowance,
- Termination of temporary contract due to your injury,
- Dismissal during the probationary period due to your injury,
- Missed promotion or bonus.
Non-pecuniary damages
What falls under personal injury: psychological damage too! In addition to all the damage you feel directly in your wallet, as mentioned above, within your personal injury claim you are also entitled to compensation for all the misery the accident has caused you. Compensation for 'pain and discomfort'. Also known as 'pain andsuffering'.
Calculating and determining compensation for non-pecuniary damages or "non-pecuniary damages" is a highly customized process. A small detail in your personal situation can significantly impact the amount of compensation. Therefore, always consult a personal injury expert.
Legal costs
Finally, the liable insurer must also fully cover the costs of legal assistance (our costs!). This is stipulated in law (Article 6:96 of the Dutch Civil Code), so we can help you obtain the correct compensation completely free of charge.
What is covered by personal injury? Feel free to ask for advice!
What constitutes personal injury? We can tell you exactly. So feel free to contact us for advice. It's completely free and without obligation.
Who pays your personal injury lawyer?
As an accident victim, you have plenty to worry about. You suffer daily from your injuries, incur additional expenses, or even lose income. Fortunately, you don't have to worry about the costs of your personal injury lawyer. This is completely free for you as the victim! So who pays for your personal injury lawyer?
The other party pays the personal injury lawyer!
The liable insurer pays the personal injury lawyer. This is stipulated by law, and the liable insurer cannot avoid it. It's that simple!
Article 6:96 of the Dutch Civil Code stipulates that, as a victim, you are entitled not only to compensation for your extra costs, lost income, and pain and suffering (non-material damages), but legal costs are also part of your damages. Therefore, for you, the assistance of a personal injury lawyer is completely costless (actually just free!).
Why does the opposing party pay the personal injury lawyer?
As a victim, you are protected by Dutch law. The legislature believes that the liable insurer has far more knowledge of personal injury than you, the victim of a personal injury. And that's absolutely true! That's why the legislature created Article 6:96, paragraph 2 of the Dutch Civil Code. By enabling you, as a victim, to always free access to a personal injury lawyer, you won't be further disadvantaged by a lack of knowledge about personal injury!
Where can I find a good personal injury lawyer?
It's incredibly comforting that you, as a victim, receive free legal assistance from a personal injury lawyer. Unfortunately, not every personal injury lawyer is equally expert or transparent. Some even make you foot a bill yourself. You now know you're in the wrong place and should never do business with them, because Dutch law simply states that you, as a victim, are always entitled to free legal assistance!
We're happy to help, so feel free to ask for advice. Send us a WhatsApp message or complete the personal injury assessment. We'll then contact you to discuss your situation and how we can best help. Always free of charge. Always free!
We will confirm to you verbally and in writing that our assistance is free!
To the question: “who pays your personal injury lawyer?”, we can therefore give a short and concise answer: the opposing party! During a phone call or in-person meeting, we would be happy to explain how we work. Our personal injury specialists are happy to help you. We always guarantee in advance that our assistance completely free of charge . We don't just say that; we also confirm it immediately by email. Then it is in writing, and you won't have to worry about it anymore. After all, you already have enough on your plate!
How long does it take to pay out personal injury damages?
You've been injured in an accident and have suffered personal injury . You're immediately incurring additional costs, losing income, and experiencing significant pain. How long does it take to receive compensation for personal injury? Read the answer below.
How long does it take to pay out personal injury damages?
Once your personal injury claim has been definitively determined between you and the other party, the liable insurer must pay your compensation within 14 days. In practice, the payment of personal injury compensation almost always leads to disputes. Therefore, as a victim of an accident, we advise you not to settle your personal injury claim with the other party's insurer yourself, but always to seek advice from a specialized personal injury law firm. Feel free to call our helpdesk lawyers or send a message, and we'll give you free advice!
Interim payment of personal injury damages: advances
How long does it take to pay out personal injury damages? Payment of damages will be made once your injury has been definitively determined. Often, damages can only be determined once you have fully recovered, or once it's determined that your injury will not recover any further (permanent injury). Meanwhile, you'll almost immediately additional costs or lost income face
Has the opposing party's insurer acknowledged liability? If so, the liable party must also continue to compensate you for your damages on an interim basis before your personal injury claim can be definitively established. We call this an advance on personal injury compensation.
Advances on personal injury damages are interim compensation for the costs you incur. These include extra medication costs, your health insurance deductible, or additional travel expenses. But they also cover lost income if you become (temporarily) incapacitated.
As a victim, you simply don't know what you're entitled to. Fortunately, you can seek free legal assistance from a personal injury specialist. This is stipulated by law. To ensure you don't miss out on compensation, we're happy to discuss your options with you. Feel free to send us a message for a free consultation!
Statutory interest
Precisely because the payment of personal injury damages often takes quite a while, you, as a victim, are entitled to statutory interest. Statutory interest is an amount that the liable insurer must pay in addition to the compensation. Statutory interest runs from the date the damage occurred until the final payment of the compensation.
Request free advice
How long does it take to pay out personal injury damages? Feel free to contact us for a free consultation. Our lawyers are true personal injury specialists and know exactly which rules and deadlines the liable insurer must adhere to. Get our free help so that your personal injury claim is paid by the liable insurer as quickly and as fully as possible!
What is personal injury
What is personal injury?
In short, personal injury is the financial consequence of physical damage. We'll explain exactly what this means for you below.
Personal injury
Personal injury is the financial consequence (damage) of damage to your body (injury).
Having an accident is never fun. And if you're injured in the process, you're often even more disadvantaged. If you have physical complaints, you're entitled to personal injury compensation.
Is someone else liable for your injury?
Then you are definitely entitled to personal injury compensation.
If you're dealing with personal injury, your life can be turned upside down. The last thing you want to deal with is legal hassle. Yet, it's crucial that you take action.
If you don't hold the liable party accountable, you'll miss out on compensation. In most cases, you can get free representation from an attorney. We are true personal injury experts and can help you get the compensation you're entitled to, free of charge.
Various components of personal injury
Personal injury is a broad concept and includes all financial and psychological consequences that an accident or collision entails.
First of all, all additional costs eligible for reimbursement. Think of extra costs such as damage to your personal belongings, healthcare costs (medication, medical treatments), costs for adjustments in and around the home, and costs for domestic help. Wondering if certain expenses you incur as a result of an accident are also covered? Call our helpdesk lawyer or send a message, and we'll give you free advice!
Loss of income or 'income damage' must also be paid by the liable insurer. Examples include missed overtime, salary not paid by your employer, and dismissal during the probationary period.
In addition to all the damage you feel directly in your wallet, as mentioned above, within your personal injury claim you are also entitled to compensation for all the misery the accident has caused you. Compensation for 'pain and discomfort'. Also known as 'painand suffering'.
Finally, as part of your personal injury claim, the liable insurer must also fully cover the costs of legal assistance (our costs!) . This is stipulated in law (Article 6:96 of the Dutch Civil Code), so we can help you obtain the appropriate compensation free of charge.
Do you want to receive full personal injury compensation?
Want to be sure the liable insurer will pay your full personal injury damages? Hire an experienced lawyer! It'll save you a lot of hassle. Let us handle it for you, so you can focus on your recovery. Ask us for a free, no-obligation consultation!
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