Have you been injured during your holiday or business trip abroad? What now?
In addition to the medical concerns, you will also have to deal with a lot of administrative hassle. One of the most important things is filing a claim for damages. But how do you go about that? In this article I will give you some tips.
1 – Get help immediately and keep all evidence!
Do not wait to submit your claim for damages. The sooner you do this, the better. This gives you a better chance of collecting all the necessary evidence and reduces the chance of forgetting things.
Contact a personal injury lawyer such as MCJ Advocatuur immediately, who specializes in handling claims abroad. A personal injury lawyer can help you with:
- Gathering evidence, such as medical reports, invoices and witness statements
- Communicating with the other party’s insurance company
- Negotiating compensation
- Conducting legal proceedings, if necessary
Keep all invoices, receipts, medical reports and photos of your injuries and the accident scene. Also make copies of all important documents.
In addition, collect contact information from witnesses who saw the accident. Witness statements can be valuable evidence.
2 – Communicate with the insurance company and negotiate fair compensation
Once you have collected all the necessary evidence, you can contact the other party’s insurance company. As a personal injury lawyer I can help you with this.
The insurance company will ask you to complete a claim form. You must complete this form carefully and completely. Make sure you include all necessary supporting documents.
The insurance company will make you an offer for compensation. It is important not to accept this offer too quickly. Have your personal injury attorney review the offer and negotiate a higher compensation if necessary.
3 – Tips:
- Keep all correspondence with the insurance company.
- Don’t settle for compensation that is too low.
- Seek legal assistance in a timely manner.
Personal injury abroad can be a complex process. Have you suffered personal injury during your holiday or business trip abroad? Contact MCJ Advocatuur directly for a no-obligation consultation.
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