Bicycle Accident in the Netherlands
Bicycle Accident
Were you involved in a bicycle accident in the Netherlands, or were you hit by a cyclist? You can almost certainly get your personal injury compensated under Dutch law. If you were hit by another cyclist, there is a good chance that the at-fault party has liability insurance that can be claimed by your personal injury lawyer. The costs of your lawyer will also be reimbursed if liability is acknowledged.
If you were hit by a car or moped, it is almost certain that the liability insurer of the moped or car can be held accountable. Feel free to contact us without obligation via the contact form. Within 5 minutes, you will know if you have a viable case. In almost all cases, this is entirely free of charge, as the costs for recovering damages in personal injury cases are paid by the liable party. This is legally regulated.
The starting point is that the compensation paid is sufficient to put you in the situation as if the accident had never happened. In that case, you are restored to the “old situation” and the damage is compensated. Your representative will collect all damage items in a statement of damages.
Pain and suffering compensation (smartengeld) is a collective term for other non-material damages. For example, you may no longer be able to pursue certain hobbies or have permanent visible injuries.
This includes damage to vehicles, personal contribution to medical costs, clothing and telephone costs, travel costs for family members, etcetera.
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Frequently asked questions
Will my injury as a cyclist be compensated?
Almost certainly. If you were hit by another cyclist, car or moped, the liability insurer of the party at fault can be approached by your personal injury lawyer.
What does it cost to recover my damage?
In almost all cases nothing: for personal injury the costs of recovery are paid by the liable party by law.
Am I entitled to compensation for pain and suffering as a cyclist?
Yes, pain and suffering compensates non-material loss, for example if you can no longer pursue hobbies or have permanent visible injury.