Frequently asked questions about personal injury

Compensation

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.

How much compensation can I claim?

Our lawyers can provide you with a very accurate estimate without any obligation. The amount of your compensation will depend on your specific situation. It looks at the accident, your injuries and your personal situation.

What constitutes personal injury?

All physical, mental and material damage resulting from an accident. All resulting damages are eligible for compensation. You will find out more about all possible damages in personal injury here.

When am I entitled to compensation?

You are entitled to compensation if someone else can be held liable for your personal injury. For example, you could think of your employer in a workplace accident, the owner of a dog in a bite wound, the municipality in a loose paving stone, and so on. An experienced lawyer can investigate for you who can be held liable in your specific situation.

How long does it take to get compensation?

How long it takes to receive compensation depends on the other party and your recovery period. If the other party cooperates immediately, the process is faster. In addition, your compensation calculation can only be finalised once you have recovered as much as possible from your injuries. If you seek legal help, your lawyer will demand an advance payment for you in the meantime.

Compensation for pain and suffering

Am I always entitled to compensation for pain and suffering?

As a personal injury victim, you are always entitled to compensation for pain and suffering when you are entitled to compensation. After all, as a personal injury victim, you will always have to deal with pain and sorrow, and usually a temporarily diminished zest for life. Imagine, for example, that you cannot run the marathon you have been training for all year. Or even never be able to run properly again. Compensation for pain and suffering is for this: for the pain and emotional damage you experience because of the accident.

When will I be paid the compensation for pain and suffering?

The amount of the pain and suffering compensation cannot be finally determined until you have recovered as much as possible from your injuries. You will therefore only receive this compensation, including the rest of the damages, in your bank account when your case is settled. You will therefore receive the maximum compensation for pain and suffering.

What is the difference between compensation and compensation for pain and suffering?

Compensation is the full amount you will receive after an accident. This compensation consists of all the expenses you incurred as a result of the accident, including missed income, medical expenses and domestic help. Compensation for pain and suffering is purely for the pain and emotional damage that you suffered as a result of the accident.

Costs personal injury claims

I like the idea of free legal advice, but I’m still hesitating…

No problem. Leave your contact details on the contact form and one of our lawyers will call you back with no obligation. He or she can discuss the case with you over the phone and answer any questions you may still have. You can then always decide whether you want free legal advice in your personal injury case.

Free legal assistance for personal injury, that is not possible at all, is it?

Yes, it is possible at JBL&G. This is because we submit the costs incurred by JBL&G’s personal injury lawyers to the other party on your behalf. Under Dutch law, these costs must be paid by the other party. Should the latter not pay everything, we take that risk ourselves. We will never charge you for the cost of our legal assistance.

What is the cost of legal assistance?

Our legal assistance is always 100% free of charge. We claim our costs from the third-party insurer of the other party. Dutch law makes this possible for all personal injury victims. Read more about recovering damages at no cost to you here.

Dog bite

How dangerous is a dog bite?

A dog bite can be very dangerous and even deadly. Depending on how hard and where the dog bites you. Nevertheless, even a small bite wound can be dangerous, due to the bacteria the dog transfers to you with it. Therefore, always have your wound treated by a doctor.

What to do if you and your child have been bitten by a dog?

If you and your child have been bitten by a dog, it is important to gather evidence first and then see a doctor immediately. Evidence includes the details of the dog’s owner and witnesses, and photographs of your injuries. After that, contact an experienced lawyer as soon as possible.

What happens when a dog bites a child?

If a dog bites your child, it is difficult to predict the future consequences. Children are still growing. It is therefore unclear how the wound will heal or how your child will react to the scars. This is why such personal injury cases are almost never closed immediately. Your child can then return to the agreements made until he or she is 18 years old.

Request compensation

How do I hold the other party liable?

You hold the other party liable through a liability letter. You state unequivocally that the other party is liable for your personal injury. This letter should contain further crucial information. Including that you want to stop the statute of limitations on your personal injury case with this action. And that you are entitled to damages. Don’t want to miss anything? Then get assistance from an experienced lawyer.

How can I file a claim for damages?

You hold the other party liable through a liability letter. This letter should highlight crucial points. So that your right to compensation does not lapse and you are compensated for all your damages. We advise you to always seek legal assistance in cases of personal injury. Only then will you get the compensation you are entitled to. It will also save you a lot of valuable time, energy and frustration. Moreover, there is no charge for our legal assistance.

Whiplash

What can I do if my whiplash complaint is doubted?

Contact us immediately. Our lawyers will review your personal injury claim and give you a second opinion free of charge. Whiplash complaints are often wrongly doubted. We can claim the compensation to which you are entitled on your behalf.

How does whiplash occur?

Whiplash is caused by the sudden overburdening of the cervical vertebra. This injury typically occurs after being hit by a car from behind but may also be sustained if you slip on a slippery floor, if an object falls on your head, or if you fall down the stairs.

Workplace accident

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.

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 pays the insurance deductible in case of an accident at work?

If you sustain an injury in a workplace accident and are required to pay an insurance deductible, your employer is obliged to reimburse this. This is because you employer is almost always liable for an accident at work, including accidents caused by one of your co-workers or by your own inattentiveness.

Do you have another question?

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