Death due to medical malpractice

Compensation after death due to medical malpractice

The death of a loved one due to medical malpractice is a tragic event that leaves deep emotional and financial marks. Relatives are often entitled to compensation to mitigate the impact of the loss. This compensation includes affection damages as well as funeral expenses and other financial losses. Affection damages are intended to acknowledge the grief and impact on the lives of the bereaved, and have recently been recognized as a legal right in the Netherlands.

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The process of a compensation claim

The process of filing a compensation claim begins with a thorough analysis of the medical error and its consequences. This includes gathering medical records, witness statements and other relevant documentation. A personal injury lawyer helps compile this information and file the claim with the responsible party. The lawyer also negotiates with insurers and other involved parties to achieve fair and just compensation for the bereaved.

Financial compensation

Financial compensation after death from medical malpractice varies depending on several factors, such as the age of the deceased, income, and dependency of the next of kin. Compensation may include compensation for loss of income, healthcare costs, funeral expenses, and affection damages. This compensation is intended to provide financial support to the bereaved and help them get back on track after the loss.

Contact us for tailored advice! It is possible to request a no-obligation consultation. Through our years of experience we know what is needed to best deal with the period after the death.

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Know your rights

You are entitled to compensation for damages resulting from a traffic accident. We will help you recover these damages. Contact us today. We will discuss what we believe is the best strategy to get fair compensation as quickly as possible. This is as follows.

We discuss what happened

A good understanding of the facts is necessary to hold the right party liable.

For you free help with liability claims

With a legally sound story, we hold the person(s) responsible liable for your damages.

After liability comes damages

Then we can work with you to estimate the damages and make sure you get fair compensation.

Individualized approach for each case

Our goal is to make the liable party, usually an insurer, bear as much of the personal injury victim’s burden as possible. This requires swift action, which is often a challenge due to the natural inertia of the parties involved, such as insurers. However, thanks to our years of experience and good contacts, our personal injury lawyers know how to reach the right people at the right place, which usually allows us to achieve the desired speed.

An important part of this is that we quickly figure out with you what matters for your situation. Compensation is not an outcome of a calculation. It requires good cooperation between victim and personal injury lawyer to figure out what is needed at this time and later. The injury has a big impact on this, but so do the victim’s social and financial circumstances, of course. Fortunately, personal injury law is still real people’s work and we are able to put our expertise to good use. A personal injury case is quite intense if you want to do it right, it is really a collaboration, because even though our personal injury lawyers are specialized in this field: we do not know what is going on with you.

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Questions & Answers

Hiring a specialized personal injury lawyer will cost you nothing. The law states that the party liable for the occurrence of damage must also reimburse the attorney’s fees. We call this the extrajudicial costs. This means that you can hire a specialized personal injury lawyer at no cost to you.

You may find yourself (partially) to blame for an accident. Perhaps you failed to pay attention or violated a traffic rule. But this does not mean that you are automatically no longer entitled to compensation. In many cases, you can still be compensated for part of the damages.

If there is shared fault, one looks at who bears what responsibility. On that basis, it is determined who should pay what percentage of the damages. Suppose the other person is 70% at fault and you 30%, you will be compensated 70% of your damages. Moreover, as a cyclist or pedestrian, you are extra protected. Even if you are at fault, you are often still entitled to compensation, especially if the other party is a driver of a motor vehicle.

Dividing blame is often determined in consultation with insurers. They analyze the situation and divide responsibility into percentages. This can be complicated, but we are ready to help you with this. In doubt about your debt or want to know what you are entitled to? Get in touch with us. We will make sure you get what you are entitled to, even if you are (partially) at fault for the accident.

If you have legal expenses insurance, it may seem logical to call on them first after an accident. Yet this is not always the best choice. Legal expenses insurers often work with set procedures and standard operating procedures, so your case may not get the personal attention it deserves. Moreover, a legal expenses insurer often has an interest in settling cases quickly, sometimes even at the expense of the maximum compensation to which you are entitled.

With us, on the other hand, you receive personalized assistance and we are fully committed to your best interests. We take the time to understand your situation and ensure that your compensation claim is handled accurately and completely. In addition, our assistance is always free of charge, as the costs are recovered from the other party.

Do you still want to contact your legal expenses insurance first? Of course you can. However, it is also smart to talk to us without any obligation. That way you can be sure that you have carefully considered all options and that you will not miss anything in your case. Feel free to contact us; we would be happy to help you.

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Burgemeester Verwielstraat 67,
5062 GC Oisterwijk Netherlands

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