Have you been the victim of an accident? You are often faced with a great deal: medical complaints, emotions, financial worries, and questions about how to recover your damages. During this hectic period, it is important to make the right choices.
To help you, we – as experienced personal injury lawyers and NIVRE-registered experts – have compiled the 10 most important tips for personal injury claims. This way, you avoid missing out on compensation and can be sure you receive what you are entitled to.
Why seek legal assistance for personal injury?
Many victims initially try to claim damages from the opposing party or the insurer themselves. This seems straightforward, but in practice, important damage items are often overlooked, such as:
Loss of income due to illness or disability
Medical costs that are not (fully) reimbursed
Costs for household help or informal care
Study delays or loss of pension accrual
Travel costs and extra childcare
If these are not properly included, it can cost you thousands of euros. That is why we handle the entire process for you – free of charge, because the opposing party's insurer pays our costs.
10 tips for personal injury claims
1. Visit a doctor immediately
Always visit a doctor after an accident, even if you think the injuries are minor. A medical report is essential to link your complaints to the accident.
2. Hold the opposing party liable
Do not wait too long. Hold the opposing party liable (if necessary through us), so that the statute of limitations is interrupted. In workplace accidents, it is sometimes unclear whether the employer or the employment agency is responsible – we will investigate this for you.
3. Engage a personal injury lawyer immediately
A lawyer prevents you from forgetting crucial damage items and ensures an advance payment is arranged quickly. Moreover, you stand stronger against large insurers.
4. Maintain close contact with your lawyer
Make clear agreements and ensure you stay informed at all times. We discuss your case extensively – if necessary at your home – so that you know exactly where you stand.
5. Build a case file
Keep all documents, medical letters, and receipts in a separate folder. This makes it easier to substantiate damage claims.
6. Record your damages from day one
Keep a diary in which you record complaints, limitations, and extra costs. This helps to demonstrate pain and suffering compensation and non-material damages.
7. Collect evidence: witnesses and photos
Note names and phone numbers of witnesses and take photos of the accident scene, your injuries, and damage to property. This evidence can be decisive later.
8. Avoid no cure no pay arrangements
With no cure no pay, you often have to give up a percentage of your compensation. With us, this does not happen: the opposing party pays our costs in full.
9. Request advance payments
Have us arrange advance payments immediately so that you do not get into financial difficulties. This is often possible within a few weeks once liability is acknowledged.
10. Only settle the case when ALL damages are known
Do not agree to a final settlement too quickly. Sometimes complaints only manifest later. We ensure that ALL damages – including future damages – are compensated.
Our unique approach: lawyers AND NIVRE experts
Arslan Advocaten is one of the few law firms in the Netherlands where lawyers and NIVRE-registered experts work closely together.
Lawyers safeguard your legal position and represent you in negotiations or proceedings.
NIVRE experts have practical knowledge of damage assessments and claims settlement and know exactly how insurers operate.
This combination allows us to approach your case from all angles: legally strong and practically substantiated. As a result, we often secure higher compensation for our clients than other firms.
Examples from practice
Traffic accident: A client only had her medical costs reimbursed through the legal expenses insurer. When we took over the case, the insurer also compensated loss of income, household help, and pain and suffering compensation – an amount that was tens of thousands of euros higher.
Workplace accident: A carpenter fell from scaffolding. The employer only wanted to compensate part of the damages. Thanks to our combined approach, he received full compensation, including pension loss and future loss of income.
Checklist: what should you do immediately after an accident?
✅ Visit a doctor.
✅ Note witnesses and take photos.
✅ Keep track of your costs and complaints.
✅ Hold the opposing party liable.
✅ Contact a personal injury lawyer immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Does legal assistance for personal injury cost me money?
No. Our costs are fully paid by the opposing party's insurer. You receive 100% of your compensation.
2. How quickly will I receive an advance payment?
Once liability is acknowledged, we can often arrange an advance payment within a few weeks.
3. How long does a personal injury case take?
That varies. Minor cases are sometimes resolved within a few months; larger cases with permanent injury take longer.
4. Why is the combination of lawyers and NIVRE experts so effective?
Because we develop the best strategy for you both legally and practically. Insurers know that we overlook nothing – this increases the chance of higher compensation.
5. Do I have to arrange a lot myself?
No. We handle the entire process for you, so that you can focus on your recovery.
Conclusion
An accident often has major consequences, both physically and financially. By taking the right steps – seeking medical help, collecting evidence, and engaging a specialized lawyer – you prevent missing out on compensation.
At Arslan Advocaten, we combine legal expertise with the practical knowledge of NIVRE-registered experts. As a result, we maximize your compensation.
👉 Have you suffered personal injury? Contact us today. We arrange everything free of charge for you, while you focus on what truly matters: your recovery.