Have you been injured in a traffic accident, a workplace accident or a dog bite? Then you are entitled to personal injury compensation. At Arslan Advocaten, we offer free legal assistance to recover your personal injury compensation. A personal injury process can vary from six months to three years, depending on the complexity of your case. In this article, we explain step by step how a personal injury process works with us and how we assist you at every stage.
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How does a personal injury process begin?
The first contact with your personal injury lawyer is crucial for the further course of your personal injury process. This conversation can take place by telephone, at our office or at your home. During this conversation, you discuss the accident, your injuries and the heads of damage you are suffering with the lawyer. This includes medical costs, loss of income, travel costs and other expenses arising from your injuries.
Steps in the personal injury process:
- Telephone personal injury advice: We start with a telephone conversation in which you receive an explanation of the process and your options.
- Intake meeting at your home or at the office: One of our lawyers visits you to discuss your situation and injuries further.
- Drafting the liability notice: We formally hold the liable party or insurer liable.
- Acknowledgement of liability: Once liability is acknowledged, we can proceed with the claims process.
- Calculating personal injury and pain and suffering compensation: We map out your complete personal injury, including pain and suffering compensation.
- Requesting an advance payment: If necessary, we arrange an advance on the personal injury compensation.
- Negotiations with the insurer: We negotiate with the insurer for a fair and complete compensation.
- Claiming the total personal injury compensation: We strive for maximum compensation of all heads of damage.
- Settlement agreement: We conclude the process with an agreement that records all arrangements.
- Aftercare: Even after the case is completed, we are available for questions or further support.
What is a liability notice?
After the intake meeting, your personal injury lawyer begins drafting the liability notice. This document is sent to the liable party or their insurer and explains what they are accused of and which heads of damage you wish to have compensated. We also often request an advance on the compensation, so that you do not have to wait unnecessarily long for financial compensation.
The medical process: essential for full compensation
The medical aspect of your personal injury case is of great importance. It is important to establish precisely what injuries you have sustained, what the impact is on your daily life and what future damage may arise. At Arslan Advocaten, we work together with a medical advisor who reviews your medical file and issues a report. This helps us claim a complete and fair compensation, taking into account any future costs.
Negotiations and statement of damages
Your personal injury lawyer enters into negotiations with the insurer on the basis of a statement of damages. This document contains a detailed overview of all your heads of damage, including loss of income, medical costs, costs of domestic assistance and pain and suffering compensation. After consultation with you, this statement of damages is used as the basis for negotiations. Often we reach an agreement with the insurer, which is recorded in a settlement agreement.
What if the negotiations are unsuccessful?
In some cases, the parties cannot reach agreement. If there is a dispute about certain heads of damage, your personal injury lawyer can bring these before the court. This process is reserved for lawyers, which is one of the advantages of engaging a specialised personal injury lawyer rather than a claims bureau. Arslan Advocaten conducts these proceedings free of charge for you.
The meeting with the insurer
We have found that a personal meeting with the insurer often helps to settle the personal injury file more quickly. During this meeting, at which your personal injury lawyer is present, you can explain what you are facing as a result of the accident. This gives the insurer insight into your situation, which can contribute to a smoother course of the case and the granting of an (additional) advance payment.
The settlement agreement: the end of your personal injury process
When we reach agreement on the compensation, we record the arrangements in a settlement agreement. This document is signed by both parties and marks the end of your personal injury file. You receive the compensation, and we send you a letter with important information, for example about the tax-free status of the personal injury compensation.
Why choose Arslan Advocaten?
At Arslan Advocaten, only specialised personal injury lawyers work, with years of experience in recovering personal injury compensation after traffic accidents, workplace accidents and other types of personal injury. Our approach is personal and tailored, with the aim of achieving the best possible outcome for you.
Advantages of engaging Arslan Advocaten:
- Free legal assistance: We recover the legal costs from the liable party, so it is completely free for you.
- Specialised lawyers: Our lawyers have extensive experience and knowledge of personal injury cases.
- Personal guidance: You get a dedicated contact person who assists you throughout the entire process.
- Throughout the Netherlands: With appointment locations throughout the Netherlands and the possibility of home visits, we are always nearby.
Have you sustained personal injury and would you like to know what you are entitled to? Contact us today for a free consultation. Call or fill in our contact form, and we will contact you immediately.