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Holding employer liable

You have been injured in a worplace accident. In most situations, your employer can then be held liable for your personal injury. Even if the accident was caused by the fault of a colleague. But how do you get the compensation you are entilted to? We will tell you more about holding your employer liable in this article.

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Do you suspect that your boss is liable for your personal injury? Then contact us immediately via the contact form so that we can start recovering your damages from your employer. We will do this for free and we will start working for you immediately. Of course, we ensure that the relationship with your boss will not deteriorate. After all, in most cases, you need to move on together. Read here why our help can be free of charge for you.

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Hold your employer liable for your personal injury

If you want to file your own personal injury claim, as an employee you will first have to hold the employer liable for the damages you suffered. The employer and/or its insurer will have to admit liability for the industrial accident. See more information on personal injury due to a workplace accident. Our advice: always seek legal assistance after an industrial accident.

Holding your employer liable: how does it work?

Liability phase in a workplace accident in 6 steps.

Tailor-made legal assistance

We offer tailor-made legal assistance so that you have a better chance of getting employer liability recognised. We always try not to worsen the relationship between you and your employer.

Step 1Letselschadejurist Irene van der Linden.

Call in a lawyer

Get our legal assistance first. There is no charge for this.

Step 2Vraag aan uw collega's of zij het ongeval hebben zien gebeuren en of ze hier een verklaring van willen afgeven.

Approaching colleague

Ask your colleagues if they saw what happened and have them write it down.

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Send statements

Send us your colleagues’ witness statements. We will use this as evidence in your personal injury case.

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Drafting a liability letter

We draft a letter holding your employer liable for the accident and your personal injury.

Step 5Letselschadejurist Anika van der Schaaf.

Claiming compensatio

We will liaise with your employer’s insurer to get compensation for your damages.

Usually, your employer is liable

Our personal injury lawyers can hold the employer liable for you. Practice shows that employers are often liable to their employees, as the employer is obliged to take all measures necessary to prevent an industrial accident. Usually, the employer can be held liable for the damages you have suffered. Contact us to find out more about this or engage us.

Employer must warn of dangers

This means that the employer must ensure that tools and materials are sound. But also that the workplace/floor is safe. In addition to ensuring a safe workplace, the employer must also warn the employee of possible dangers. The employer must give instructions and information on the use of certain tools, places and work activities.

Employer must supervise

The employer must also prove that it has supervised the following of its instructions. If the employer fails to do so, it is usually liable for a workplace accident.

What to do as a victim of a workplace accident?

So what should you do if you have been the victim of a workplace accident and you think your employer is liable for your personal injury?

  • Hold the employer liable for damages (or get one of our lawyers to do so)
  • In many personal injury cases, the employer is liable for damages suffered on the basis of the duty of care
  • The employer has often breached the duty of care to its employee
  • Enlist our legal assistance
  • We can work with you to recover your damages from your opposing party

Inventory of your damages

JBL&G’s personal injury lawyer will work with you to take stock of your damages. You may of course be reimbursed for your insurance excess, the kilometres you travelled to get to the hospital or doctor, and the domestic help you needed.

Incapacitated by accident at work?

When you are incapacitated due to accident at work, you will suffer loss of earnings. For this, you should receive financial compensation. The lawyer will ultimately claim your entire personal injury in consultation with you .

JBL&G offers you

  • Personal injury lawyers with extensive knowledge and experience
  • Maximum compensation
  • Efficient and careful handling of your personal injury case
  • Free of charge!
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Claiming damages from a workplace accident

As a victim of a workplace accident, you are entitled to compensation. There is a possibility of reimbursement of expenses and material damages as compensation for pain and suffering. Claim your compensation today and fill in the contact form.

Call in the labour inspectorate for accident at work

If necessary, our personal injury lawyers will call in the labour inspectorate to establish the facts of the accident. This way, we often succeed in getting liability recognised after all. You can then claim your personal injury!

Get in touch with us!

Are you finding it difficult to hold your employer liable and want help today? With the help of our personal injury lawyers, you will receive maximum compensation as soon as possible. Our personal injury lawyers will do their utmost for you. Do not wait any longer and engage us today. Leave your name and phone number on the contact form. Tell us your story. One of our lawyers will call you back the same working day.

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Frequently asked questions from personal injury victims

What is a workplace accident?

A workplace accident is any accident that occurs in the course of work. Consequently, it also includes traffic accidents during working hours, for instance if you are travelling for work or are on your way to a customer.

Who must report a workplace accident?

Your employer is obliged to immediately report every serious accident at work to the Dutch Labour Inspectorate. This includes all accidents whereby an employee ends up in hospital, sustains permanent injury, or dies. If your employer fails to report an accident at work, you can do so yourself. In that case your employer will be fined.

When will my compensation be paid out?

Your compensation will be paid out when you have reached the final medical condition. In other words: as soon as you have recovered from your injury. Or if there is no longer any prospect of further recovery. In the meantime, our lawyers can arrange an advance payment for you to cover your expenses.

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