Claiming personal injury compensation in 10 steps

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Claiming personal injury compensation in 10 steps

Have you suffered an injury caused by someone else's accident✓ Then you often have a right to a personal injury compensation. This compensation not only covers the direct financial damage, but also th

Have you suffered an injury caused by someone else's accident✓ Then you often have a right to a personal injury compensation. This compensation not only covers the direct financial damage, but also the suffering and inconvenience you experience. This includes missed income, medical expenses, travel expenses, and compensation.

Income disadvantage can be significant. Suppose: you earned €2.000 per month, but due to the accident you can no longer perform your profession or not work at all. You now receive, for example, a benefit of €1.400 per month. This means a loss of €600 per month in income. This difference also falls under the personal injury compensation.

Not only are visible costs taken into account, but also missed income and the consequences for your daily life. (remaining article content)

The compensation consists of two parts:

  1. Material damage: for example loss of income, medical costs, travel expenses and household help.

  2. Immaterial damage (compensation): compensation for pain, grief and loss of joy in life.

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Frequently asked questions

How much compensation do I get for personal injury?
The amount of your personal injury compensation depends on factors such as medical costs, loss of income and pain and suffering. In case of total disability, the difference between your old and new income is compensated, for example €600 per month when dropping from €2,000 to €1,400.
What are my rights after a traffic accident with injury?
After a traffic accident you are entitled to full compensation if the other party is liable. This includes medical costs, travel expenses, loss of income and pain and suffering. You can claim this damage from the insurer or through a lawyer.
How long does a personal injury claim procedure take?
A personal injury procedure takes on average 6 months to 2 years, depending on the complexity and severity of the injury. Simple cases are often handled faster, while permanent injury requires more time for complete medical assessment.
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