The consequences of an accident, for example a traffic accident or industrial accident, can be enormous. Suddenly you have to deal with damage to your health and significant limitations in your daily life. It is often necessary to enlist help so that you and your family members can continue to function. Arranging help and facilities quickly and properly is called ‘restorative services’ in the personal injury industry.
The meaning of restorative services
Restorative services focus on the functioning of the victim in his own environment. If you are no longer able to work, do the household or move around due to the accident, facilities can be arranged for this. The goal is to ensure that your life can continue as best as possible despite your injury. The costs of restorative services are paid by the liable insurer.
Necessary help and facilities
Restorative services consist of all the help and facilities you need to continue to function at work, in and at home and in all daily and social activities.
You can think of:
- Domestic help
- Help with shopping
- Help with preparing meals
- Help with the care of animals, for example walking the dog
- Aids, such as a high-low bed or a stair lift
- Transport and mobility facilities, such as a wheelchair or taxi transport
- The request for help and facilities
Your representative takes the initiative to map out your need for facilities and apply for them. If the case is complex, it is necessary to call in an expert in the field of facilities, for example an occupational expert or an occupational therapist. Your representative maintains contact with the paying insurer and the experts and ensures that everything runs smoothly.
Specialized help
When arranging provisions for personal injury, the help of a specialized representative, preferably a lawyer, is indispensable. The lawyer knows what options there are and what steps need to be taken to make the right choice