Free Personal Injury Advice (Netherlands)

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Free personal injury advice means that you will immediately and at no cost find out where you stand under Dutch law in the Netherlands. Have you sustained a personal injury through no fault of your own? Then you want to know if you are entitled to compensation. After an accident, you often have many questions and physical pain. Financial worries often increase as well. Bills continue to pile up, while your income may drop because you are unable to work.

In such an uncertain period, you need a reliable partner. Our personal injury specialists help personal injury victims and provide immediate clarity about your legal position. We thoroughly assess your personal situation. We tell you exactly what your rights are within personal injury law. You do not have to worry about high lawyer fees. Our expert legal aid is well organized. You often have an immediate right to personal injury compensation.

Do you want to know immediately which steps you need to take for reliable personal injury advice? Take the free Quickscan. Within 5 minutes you will know if you have a case. You will immediately receive an indication of your compensation. You can also use our contact form for no-obligation advice. Your case will be handled personally by mr. Patrick Nobel, a specialized LSA lawyer. Our help is completely free of charge for you. Do not wait too long, because important evidence can quickly disappear.

Why is our personal injury advice completely free?

Many victims wonder how an experienced lawyer can work for free. It often sounds too good to be true. However, the answer is firmly anchored in Dutch legislation. art. 6:96 BW of the Dutch Civil Code (BW) stipulates that the reasonable costs for determining damages must be reimbursed. The legislator views the legal costs for legal aid as part of your total damages. After all, you would never have incurred these legal aid costs if the accident had not happened.

This means that the liable party must pay our lawyer fees. As soon as liability is acknowledged, we send our invoices directly to the insurer. For you, our legal aid is therefore completely free of charge. You do not have to advance any money and run no financial risk.

In addition, we recover your full compensation from the opposing party. We do not work with a ‘no cure no pay’ arrangement where you hand over a percentage. You do not have to surrender any of your compensation to our firm. Your money is intended for your recovery and remains entirely yours.

Step-by-step plan: Calculating and claiming your personal injury

To give you immediate insight into the process and your potential compensation, we use a clear step-by-step plan. This way, you know exactly where you stand and how our calculation module works in practice:

• Step 1: The free Quickscan. You enter your details online or contact us. We make an initial assessment of the feasibility.
• Step 2: Notice of liability. We formally hold the opposing party liable for your injury.
• Step 3: Calculating personal injury. We map out all items of loss (such as medical expenses and loss of income) using our internal calculation module, so that you get a concrete picture of the claim.
• Step 4: Arranging advances. We immediately claim an advance for your ongoing expenses.
• Step 5: Final settlement. As soon as a final medical situation is reached, we negotiate the maximum final payment.

How does our free personal injury help work in practice?

We handle complex personal injury cases on a daily basis. A case at our firm always starts with a free intake interview. During this conversation, we listen to your story. You tell us what happened and what injury you have. We immediately assess the legal feasibility of your case and whether you can claim personal injury. You can engage us immediately after the accident for professional personal injury help.

If we take on your case, we take charge. We formally hold the opposing party liable. We then proactively collect the necessary evidence. Think of the police report and medical files (with your permission). Our firm takes over all complex communication with the opposing party’s insurer for you. We also handle the contact with the liable party’s insurer, so that you can focus on your recovery. You no longer have to make difficult phone calls yourself.

During the process, we will calculate your personal injury. We ensure that your personal injury claim is solidly substantiated. Because a case sometimes takes a long time, we arrange interim advances. These cover your ongoing expenses and loss of income. Ultimately, we negotiate firmly for a maximum and fair final settlement.

For which accidents can you engage our firm?

You can engage our firm when you have been injured through no fault of your own and were involved in an accident. The law offers specific protection for victims in various situations.

In the event of a traffic accident, such as a severe car accident or a collision on a bicycle, the law offers extra protection. Is someone else liable for the accident? Then we will recover your damages. art. 185 WVW 1994 offers extra protection to vulnerable road users such as cyclists. Even in the case of your own fault, you will often be reimbursed at least 50% based on this law. For children under the age of 14, this is even 100%.

We are also ready to assist you after a workplace accident. Employers have a very strict statutory duty of care. They must provide a safe workplace. If you sustain an injury during your work, the employer is almost always liable. We help you to recover your damages respectfully and decisively.

In addition, we help victims of accidents involving animals or defective products. Whatever the cause, we always investigate the legal possibilities free of charge.

The role of the insurer and the need for an advocate

After an accident, you will almost always have to deal with an insurer. It is crucial to realize that this insurer does not represent your interests. Their goal is often to keep the payout as low as possible. That is why you need your own independent advocate. A specialized personal injury lawyer stands up exclusively for your interests.

We ensure a level playing field with the insurer. We prove who is legally liable, for example via art. 6:162 BW. We do not let ourselves be fobbed off by standard arguments. Where necessary, we engage our own independent medical advisors.

Which items of loss do we claim for your personal injury compensation?

Our personal injury lawyers know all possible items of loss. Without help, victims often leave a lot of money on the table. We force the insurer to pay your full personal injury compensation. The exact personal injury amounts depend on your personal situation. A selection of the items of loss:

• Medical expenses: Your deductible and non-reimbursed treatments.
• Loss of earning capacity: Missed income because you are less able to work.
• Domestic help: Compensation for help in the household.
• Travel expenses: All trips to the hospital and the physiotherapist.
• Pain and suffering compensation (smartengeld): Compensation for pain, sorrow, and reduced joy of life.

A personal injury lawyer maps out all items, including future damages. Do you want to know what your case is worth? Take the free Quickscan. Prefer to contact us directly? Contact us via our contact form.

Frequently asked questions about free personal injury advice

Does an initial consultation about my personal injury really cost nothing?

Yes, the initial consultation is always 100% free and without obligation. We assess your situation and tell you honestly whether you have a viable case. You will absolutely not receive an invoice from us for this initial assessment.

What if the opposing party does not immediately acknowledge liability?

If the opposing party disputes liability, we do not give up. We collect additional evidence to strengthen your case. We request the police report or approach witnesses. We always make clear agreements about the costs.

Can I also get free personal injury help for minor injuries?

Yes, even with relatively minor injuries, you are entitled to professional personal injury help. Even a mild whiplash or a small bone fracture can lead to significant costs. We are happy to advise you on the feasibility of your claim.

Why a lawyer instead of a personal injury agency?

An LSA lawyer has completed the most rigorous specialization training. Lawyers must meet strict requirements, comparable to the quality standards of the Nationaal Keurmerk Letselschade, but with the authority to litigate. Regular legal professionals or a personal injury jurist from a personal injury agency are often not allowed to do this.

How long does a personal injury case take on average?

The duration depends on the severity of your injury and your recovery. A case can only be finally settled when you have fully recovered. Until then, we arrange advances for your ongoing expenses.

Can I claim personal injury myself or do I need help?

Although you can claim damages yourself, this is often complex and time-consuming. Insurers have a lot of experience in rejecting or reducing claims. With a specialized lawyer, you stand much stronger and receive the compensation you are entitled to.

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Last updated: 23-08-2026