A traffic accident, a workplace accident, or a dog bite can lead to injury or physical complaints, entitling you to compensation. What many people do not know, however, is that under the law you can receive free legal assistance from a personal injury lawyer when filing a personal injury claim. But what is the best choice: a personal injury firm or a specialised personal injury lawyer? And what are you entitled to if you sustain personal injury? In this article, we are happy to explain.
Do you have questions or would you like to file your personal injury claim against the liable party right away? Contact Arslan & Arslan Advocaten today. Our experienced personal injury lawyers are ready to assist you. Call for free legal help with personal injury or fill in our contact form, and we will get back to you the same day.
What Does a Personal Injury Firm Do?
When you file a personal injury claim, you often deal with a legal professional from the insurer who assesses your claim. Insurers have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of personal injury, but their goal is often to keep the compensation as low as possible. This means it is of great importance to engage a specialised personal injury legal professional or lawyer yourself to protect your interests.
The legislator understands that as a victim you must contend with the expertise of the insurer. That is why you are entitled to free legal assistance from a personal injury specialist who helps you file your claim. At Arslan & Arslan Advocaten, we take all worries off your hands. What do we do for you?
- We investigate who is liable for your personal injury.
- We draft a liability letter.
- We hold the opposing party liable for your personal injury.
- We arrange an advance payment on the personal injury compensation.
- We conduct the discussions with the insurer on your behalf.
- We fully map out your personal injury in a damage statement.
- If necessary, we engage a medical advisor.
- We help you with problems involving employers, the municipality, or the UWV.
- We ensure that your personal injury compensation is maximised.
When you choose Arslan & Arslan Advocaten, we help you from A to Z with the settlement of your personal injury claim. This way, you can focus on what truly matters: your recovery.
Personal Injury Firm or Personal Injury Lawyer: What is the Best Choice?
We are often asked whether it is better to choose a personal injury firm or a personal injury lawyer for personal injury cases. We are happy to explain the difference:
Personal Injury Firm: Here you are usually assisted by a personal injury legal professional. However, anyone may start a personal injury firm and call themselves a specialist, which means that quality and experience can vary considerably.
Personal Injury Lawyer: When you engage a personal injury lawyer, you can be sure that you are assisted by someone with a university degree and years of experience. Moreover, a personal injury lawyer is authorised to litigate in court, which is an important advantage. If a dispute arises with the insurer about the circumstances of the accident or the amount of the compensation, you can always proceed with litigation through a personal injury lawyer — something a personal injury legal professional is not permitted to do.
It is important to know that a personal injury lawyer from Arslan & Arslan Advocaten works for you entirely free of charge. The costs of legal assistance are recovered from the liable party, so you are assured of high-quality legal assistance at no cost to you.
What Personal Injury Compensation Can You Receive?
Once liability for your personal injury has been established, for example after a traffic accident or a workplace accident, you are entitled to various types of compensation. In addition to material damage, you can also claim pain and suffering compensation, a payment for your pain, suffering, and psychological complaints. The following personal injury categories are eligible for compensation:
- Loss of income due to incapacity for work.
- Pension damage.
- Damage due to study delays.
- Medical costs (for example physiotherapy or medication).
- Travel costs.
- Costs for domestic help.
- Care and nursing costs.
- Maintenance costs for home and garden.
What Are Shock Damage and Bereavement Damage?
In addition to the usual personal injury compensation, relatives of victims may also be entitled to shock damage and bereavement damage. These forms of damage are intended for persons who suffer psychologically or emotionally as a result of the accident involving a loved one.
Shock damage: This is damage you can claim if you witnessed a serious accident involving a loved one. There must be recognised psychological complaints, such as PTSD.
Bereavement damage: This is a fixed compensation for emotional damage that relatives of victims can receive. The compensation ranges between EUR 12,500 and EUR 20,000, depending on the severity of the situation.
Free Help with Personal Injury in Your Area
Our personal injury lawyers work throughout the Netherlands. With more than 10 appointment locations, we are always nearby. We are also happy to visit you at home to discuss your personal injury case and file your claim. At Arslan & Arslan Advocaten, we offer you free legal assistance, with the costs fully recovered from the liable party.
Have you sustained personal injury and would you like to know what you are entitled to? Contact our office today for free, no-obligation advice. Call or fill in our contact form. We are happy to help you!