An accident in which you sustain a personal injury has major consequences. Your life may even be scarred forever. The person who caused the accident is obliged to compensate for your damages, but some of the consequences of the accident are difficult to express in monetary terms. Take, for example, the sadness that the situation has caused you, the pain you experience from the injury, and the uncertainty about how to proceed. However, there is also compensation for this, which you have probably heard of: damages.
Compensation is intended as financial compensation for the suffering, pain, uncertainty, and inconvenience caused by the accident. In the event of serious accidents resulting in personal injury, damages will always be paid. The right to compensation is legally regulated in Article 6:101, paragraph 1, sub-b of the Dutch Civil Code. The compensation for damages is in addition to the compensation for material damage.
The amount of damages
The size of the damages depends on the specific characteristics of the case. An advocate specializing in personal injury, such as a personal injury lawyer, can make a good estimate of a reasonable amount of damages. That is why it is very important to engage a specialized lawyer when arranging personal injury claims.
Factors that play a role in the amount of damage:
- Nature and severity of the injury
- Degree of pain suffered
- Duration of recovery
- Permanent limitations and their influence on work, study, relationships and leisure activities
- Any delay in the settlement of damage
Expert help
Insurers do not like to pay too much and try to reach the lowest possible settlement with you. For example, the compensation for damages is on the low side, but so are other damages, such as loss of income, uncovered medical costs and the costs of necessary facilities. That is precisely why it is important to engage an expert advocate.
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Your interests are central to us. Together with you, we ensure a correct and complete overview of the damage and a reasonable amount of compensation. You can rely on that. Do you have questions? Please feel free to contact us for advice without obligation.