Have you been involved in an accident as a self-employed entrepreneur or freelancer and are you suffering personal injury as a result? This directly affects your business operations, revenue, and profit. It is crucial to take the right steps to recover your damages, so that your business is not put at risk. At Arslan & Arslan Advocaten, our experienced personal injury lawyers are ready to assist you and ensure full compensation for the damages you suffer.
What does personal injury mean for self-employed entrepreneurs?
As a self-employed entrepreneur, an accident can leave you temporarily or even fully incapacitated for work. This has direct consequences for your business. Your revenue drops, you miss assignments, and you may need to hire additional staff to keep your business running. All of this comes at the expense of your profit and therefore your income. Additionally, the continuity and future of your business may come under pressure, especially if you are unable to work for an extended period.
At Arslan & Arslan Advocaten, we understand how important it is to act quickly and effectively in personal injury cases. We help you calculate and recover all damage categories, so you can focus on your recovery while the continuity of your business is safeguarded.
Loss of income for self-employed entrepreneurs
The most significant damage category for you as an entrepreneur is often the loss of income. Even if you have disability insurance, in practice it often involves a waiting period or only covers a portion of your income loss. This means that even with insurance, you still suffer damages.
How do we calculate income loss?
Calculating income loss for self-employed entrepreneurs is often complex and requires precise calculations. We examine your company's annual figures from before and after the accident. If the net profit after the accident is lower than before, the difference is considered your personal injury damage.
An example: Suppose your business generates annual revenue of €200,000, and your profit fluctuates between €130,000 and €140,000. After the accident, you are partially incapacitated and need to hire additional staff. Revenue remains the same, but your net profit drops to €100,000. In this case, the personal injury damage is the difference between the average profit before the accident and the profit afterward, in this case €35,000.
Other damage categories for self-employed entrepreneurs
In addition to income loss, you may also suffer other forms of material damage as a result of the accident. These may include:
- Costs for household help: If you can no longer perform your household tasks due to your injury.
- Medical costs: Costs not fully covered by your health insurance, such as deductibles, physiotherapy, or medication.
- Travel expenses: For example, for hospital visits or medical treatments.
- Pain and suffering compensation: Compensation for the suffering, pain, and emotional impact the accident has had on your life.
Why choose Arslan & Arslan Advocaten?
At Arslan & Arslan Advocaten, you have the assurance that your case will be handled by experienced personal injury lawyers who specialize in recovering damages for self-employed entrepreneurs. We understand that every business is unique and that every personal injury case requires a tailored approach. That is why we offer you personal and expert guidance from start to finish.
What you can expect from us:
- Complete calculation of your income loss and other damage categories.
- A customized plan to safeguard the continuity of your business.
- Free legal assistance: We recover our costs from the liable party, making it completely free for you.
- A dedicated contact person who is available to you throughout the entire process.
Contact us for a free consultation
Are you a self-employed entrepreneur who has suffered personal injury due to an accident? Contact one of our specialized personal injury lawyers. We are ready to advise you free of charge about the options and ensure that your damages are recovered as quickly as possible.
You can call us or contact us via the contact form. We are happy to visit you at home or welcome you at our office for a no-obligation consultation. At Arslan & Arslan Advocaten, we are happy to help you!