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You have been involved in a car accident and have sustained injuries. You suffer pain or wounds. As a result, you are forced to incur extra costs and lose income. This means that you have suffered a personal injury. You want to receive car crash compensation for this injury.

Is the other party liable? If so, we can help you claim compensation with a car accident settlement. If you decide to use our services:

✓ You are not required to familiarise yourself with the laws and regulations yourself
✓ You do not have to conduct endless legal discussions
✓ You do not run the risk of continuing to suffer damage in the future

This is because we calculate your entire car crash compensation very accurately. Our in-depth damage calculation often leads to the highest car accident settlement possible in your case. If you hire us, our legal help and assistance will cost you nothing at all. Your car injury claim will subsequently be handled by one of our personal injury lawyers. Enter your name and phone number on the right. You will be called back the same working day.

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Getting your car accident claim compensated

You were in an accident with another motor vehicle when driving your car. You may have been injured. Minor (neck) complaints sustained after a collision tend to become worse after a few days. A painful neck or persistent headache may be symptoms of whiplash.

No matter what complaints or injuries you have suffered, you must undergo medical treatment. Naturally, this will cost money. Our personal injury lawyers will claim these costs (and any other damages) from the other party. Our car accident solicitors complete this process as quickly as possible as any delay may create legal and/or financial problems.

Driver liability

In case of an accident involving two cars or a car and another motor vehicle, the party that violated the traffic rules is liable for the damage suffered by the other party. The liable party is normally insured for this. The insurer will offer you the lowest possible whiplash settlement. This is the perfect time to engage the services of a personal injury lawyer who will ensure that you receive the whiplash compensation you are actually entitled to.

If you are the victim of a car accident, you are entitled to compensation in most situations.

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Claiming car accident compensation: how it works

  • Complete the accident report form (together with the party who caused the accident)
  • We obtain the police report of the accident
  • We hold the other party (who caused the accident) liable
  • We calculate your entire damages
  • We claim your damages

Have you sustained injuries in a car accident? Put in a car accident injury claim for the compensation to which you are entitled. You do not have to worry about the extra costs you will incur, since these will all be reimbursed.

Rear-end collision

Who is liable if you are rear-ended? It’s normally the driver of the vehicle that rear-ends you. This may also be a motorbike, moped, or scooter that hits your car from behind. This is because drivers are obliged to maintain sufficient distance.

Exception: if the driver in front brakes hard suddenly and without reason, then they are liable.

A rear-end collision is a common occurrence:

  • On the motorway
  • In a traffic jam
  • Before a traffic light
  • When turning
A rear-end collision often occurs on the motorway or in a traffic jam.

Who is liable

Our car accident solicitors can tell you who is liable right away. This will save you a lot of hassle. There is a good chance that you will be eligible for car crash compensation. Provide us with your details. Click here and complete the contact form. We will call you back to discuss the car accident and your entitlement to compensation. At the same time, we can start preparing the damage claim.

Accident involving two cars

In the case of a car accident involving two cars, it is important to determine who violated the traffic rules. Were the police called? In that case, a police report has probably been made of the accident. This report will show:

  • Who is to blame for the accident (who is liable)
  • Who will have to compensate your damage

If both drivers have violated the traffic rules, both parties are at fault and each party will receive a partial personal injury car accident settlement.

Accident involving a car and a scooter

Were you driving a car when you collided with a scooter or moped? An investigation will be needed to determine who is liable. Both parties must obey the traffic rules. In the case of an accident involving a car and a scooter, the party that did not give priority is liable for the entire car accident claim. Statements from the police and/or any witnesses are vital. These will reinforce the evidence necessary to get the damages paid without any hassle.

Car collision with another vehicle

Were you hit by another vehicle when driving your car? The traffic rules determine who is liable. You may, for instance, have collided with a motorbike, tram, or bus.

A multiple vehicle collision

As a general rule, the driver who hits the car in front is liable. Drivers must observe sufficient distance. Only in exceptional circumstances (e.g. hard braking without reason) must the accident be further investigated.

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Obtaining the police report

The report made by the police will indicate who is to blame for the accident. We can obtain the police report for you free of charge. If the report shows that the other road user is to blame:

  • The other party must immediately be held liable
  • Together we will determine the car accident injury claim
  • We will demand car crash compensation from the other party
  • We will ensure that this amount is paid to your bank account

You may contact us directly if you need help or advice with your car accident compensation. This will save you a lot of extra work and time. Our lawyers handle car accident injury claims every day. They will demand the maximum possible settlement from the other party. This will prevent you will from missing out on additional damages for your car accident personal injury claim in future. Contact us and we will handle your car injury claim immediately. We will ensure that you will receive full compensation for the entire damage as quickly as possible. We do not charge personal injury victims any fees.

If the police have been at the scene after a road accident, your personal lawyer can request the police report.

Whiplash sustained in a car accident

The risk of personal injury after a car accident is high. If you are rear-ended by a car, the impact may cause neck complaints. You should consult your general practicioner right away. There is a risk that you have sustained a whiplash injury. You will want to recover as quickly as possible. However, this type of injury often involves considerable costs. These costs must be compensated by the other party. Consulting your general practicioner reduces the risk of legal discussions afterwards.

See also our Whiplash injury compensation? page.

One of the symptoms of whiplash after a traffic accident is pain in your neck.

More legal information about a car accident

See below for additional useful information:

  • Uninsured vehicle
  • Unknown perpetrator
  • Hit-and-run accident
  • Types of injury after a car accident
  • More than two parties involved.

Uninsured vehicles and car accident claims

In the Netherlands, all car drivers must have third-party liability insurance. This is a statutory obligation. If you have been hit by an uninsured vehicle, it is nevertheless often possible to submit a request for compensation from the Waarborgfonds Motorverkeer, the Motor Traffic Guarantee Fund. If you wish, we can complete this procedure for you.

Unknown perpetrator

In certain circumstances, you can receive compensation by submitting a request to the Waarborgfonds Motorverkeer. Ask us about the possibilities.

Types of injury after a car accident

A rear-end accident often causes whiplash. The most common whiplash complaints are neck pain, headaches, and dizziness. A car accident may also result in fractures, contusions, injuries, bruises, back pain, or brain damage.

More than two parties involved

A head-on collision or side collision: the parties that violated the traffic rules are liable for the damage sustained by the injured party. It is a huge help (from a legal point of view) if you have witnesses willing to provide a written statement. Pile-ups: in most cases the driver who hits the car in front is liable for the damage sustained by the car in front of him.

Dispute with the other party’s insurer

In case of an insurmountable dispute with the other party’s insurer, we may sometimes initiate sub-proceedings before the court. If the other party’s insurer refuses to pay compensation or the settlement it offers is too low, we will make every effort to get your entire car injury claim granted as soon as possible. We conduct negotiations with insurers very day. If you want your worries about legal matters taken away, we are here to help. Click here for free legal assistance.

Full compensation for car drivers

If you are not to blame for a car accident, you will in any event be eligible for compensation for your car accident injury claim. This is also the case if both parties are to blame. Based on a number of specific questions, our car accident solicitors are often successful in obtaining the maximum settlement for injured car drivers.

This is how it works:

  1. We hold the other party liable.
  2. We carefully calculate your current and future damage.
  3. This calculation results in your total damages.
  4. We include this total amount in the claim.
  5. We send the claim to the other party or its insurer.
  6. This party must pay the claim immediately.
In the Netherlands, the rule is usually: he who demands, proves.

Completion of the personal injury procedure

At the end of the personal injury procedure, the settlement amount is paid in full into your bank account. Car accident compensation includes:

  • Repair costs for car damage
  • Costs of replacement transport
  • Reimbursement of insurance deductibles and costs of hospitalisation/other medical expenses
  • Compensation for lost wages (e.g. because you are temporarily unable to work)
  • Compensation for hiring help for housekeeping, buying groceries, transporting children
  • Compensation for hiring help for garden/house maintenance
  • Recovering damage due to delays in your studies
  • Damages for emotional distress
  • Lost pension contributions
  • All other costs and expenses you would not have incurred without the accident

Tip: write down all loss items in a notebook from day one. It is usually possible to quickly receive an advance on the final settlement. See also: compensation for personal injury. Want to recover your damages? We offer free legal assistance in case of car injury claims. It will not cost you anything if we take over the case from you. This will be confirmed to you in writing before we start.

Claiming damages for emotional distress

After a car accident resulting in injuries for which someone else is liable, you are also eligible for damages for emotional distress. This is the compensation you receive for reduced enjoyment of life and comprises many components. The level of damages for emotional distress depends, among other things, on the seriousness of the injury and the length of recovery. Ask us for more information.

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  1. We hold the other party (or its insurer) liable on your behalf.
  2. We conduct the legal discussions on your behalf.
  3. We also calculate your full damage.
  4. Finally, we ensure that your damage is fully compensated.

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Have you been hit by a car, scooter, moped, or other vehicle while driving your car? Have you suffered injuries? Fill in the contact form and provide us with your contact details. One of our experienced lawyers will contact you the same day to discuss your car injury claim with you.