How is a personal injury claim handled in the Netherlands?
If you have been injured in an accident in the Netherlands, you may be entitled to compensation under Dutch law. Letselschadevordering.nl helps victims of personal injury in the Netherlands to claim their damages. The process of handling a personal injury claim can be complex, but our specialized personal injury lawyers are here to guide you through each step.
Step 1: Intake
In a personal meeting, your personal injury lawyer will gather all necessary information. This conversation will last approximately 1 to 2 hours. In this discussion, the cause of the injury, your personal situation (e.g., your work situation), and your recovery will be discussed. Furthermore, the damages will be mapped out. These include damage items such as: out-of-pocket healthcare contributions, travel expenses, telephone costs, and other damages. Other damage items include loss of income and non-material damages.
Step 2: Notification of liability
Step 3: The personal injury claim
In many cases, a deal is concluded with the insurer of the liable party without judicial intervention. The insurer will periodically pay an advance. If parties cannot reach an agreement, the court will be involved. It is also possible to have a part of the claim assessed by the court.
Your personal injury lawyer can help you estimate your damage items. They will assist you in submitting and handling your personal injury claim. Your personal injury lawyer can also engage experts. These experts can estimate your personal injury claim. For example, your personal injury lawyer can engage an occupational expert. The occupational expert can calculate the need for household help. In addition, they can engage a medical advisor to request medical information. The medical advisor can also give an opinion on the causal link between the accident and the injury.