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What is personal injury?
Personal injury

What is personal injury?

A personal injury lawyer assists victims in obtaining compensation for both physical and mental injuries. This may be the result of someone else’s fault, but in some cases, a lawyer can also help with damages that were partially caused by the victim themselves. Hiring a personal injury lawyer is free of charge for victims, as required by law.

Our process begins with determining who is liable for the injury. We then map out the full damages and file a claim to obtain appropriate compensation. In this way, we ensure that your best interests are represented.

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Holding a (legal) person liable

Holding a (legal) person liable is important in personal injury cases, because without liability no compensation can be paid. Establishing liability is not always easy. Questions such as: who is liable and to what extent someone is liable are common in practice. Discussing liability requires broad legal knowledge. The attorneys at Munten Personal Injury have years of experience in establishing liability and will be happy to help you.

Grounds for liability

There are many situations imaginable from which personal injury can arise. Depending on what happened, different rules apply. A number of situations are outlined below.

Traffic accident

A car hitting a bicyclist or a rear-end collision are instances of a traffic accident. When a traffic accident occurs, legal liability applies. This means that a law has been violated and, as a result, there is an obligation to pay damages. It is important to gather evidence after a traffic accident, such as a (one-sided) completed claim form, police report or a witness. This evidence is used to establish liability. For more information on traffic accidents click here.

Industrial accident

Your employer is obligated to be a good employer; this includes having a safe working environment. Failure to take safety precautions or warnings are grounds to hold your employer liable. But even if your employer has provided safety measures and warnings, the employer can still be held liable. For more information on workplace accidents, click here.

Medical error

If injuries are caused by a doctor’s negligence or actions, the hospital may be held liable. Administering medications incorrectly, performing surgery incorrectly or failing to put an IUD back and then becoming pregnant are examples of medical errors. These mistakes often have major consequences. Therefore, it is important to hire an attorney when a medical error occurs. For more information about medical errors click here or contact us.

Liability by animals

It is possible to hold the possessor of an animal liable. A dog causing personal injury by biting or a horse kicking backwards are cases where liability can be established against the animal’s possessor. For more information on animal personal injury claims click here.

Professional misconduct lawyer, notary, accountant or consultant

Even in cases where there is no injury but there are damages, it is possible to establish liability. Misinformation from a consultant or when an accountant fails to record a debt are examples of professional misconduct. To assess whether professional misconduct has occurred, we recommend contacting one of our attorneys.

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As an accident victim, not only do you have a lot of worries, but you often incur additional costs immediately; that does not help you focus on your recovery. Fortunately, the legislature in the Netherlands has arranged that hiring a personal injury lawyer in these cases costs the victim nothing. The costs – like the rest of the compensation – must be paid by the liable party. So, for example, you do not have to claim your legal expenses insurance, but may go directly to a specialized personal injury lawyer. No matter how big or small the damage seems to be.

We do not use the popular“no cure, no pay” system, because in that case you as a victim still have to hand over a percentage of your compensation; that is not necessary at all. We send our bill directly to the other party so that you do not have to pay anything.

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We will help you recover these damages. Contact us today. We will discuss what we believe is the best strategy for you to obtain just compensation as quickly as possible. This is as follows.

1
We discuss what happened

A good understanding of the facts is necessary to hold the right party liable. Your personal injury lawyer often knows immediately after a phone call where the claim should go.

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For you free help with liability claims

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

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After liability comes damages

Then we can work with you to estimate the damages and ensure that you get compensation quickly and fairly. We will guide you through the process of figuring out what damages you are suffering.

How much compensation will I receive?

At an initial consultation, our personal injury attorneys usually know how much compensation you are entitled to, but how much compensation you ultimately receive depends on the severity of the injury and the financial consequences you face. Every case is different, and we will make sure you receive appropriate compensation.

Often personal injury victims underestimate the severity of the injury and the long-term consequences. We guard against victims being fobbed off with too meager compensation that feels good in the short term, but hurts in the long term!

Questions & Answers

We get this question very often. People are often surprised when they hear, that hiring a personal injury lawyer costs a victim nothing (except time). The law states that you have the right to an advocate if you have suffered damages and you may choose whether to go to your legal expenses insurer, a personal injury lawyer or a specialized personal injury lawyer to do so!

After an accident, the insurer must pay for all damages caused by the accident. This includes medical expenses, such as hospital visits, physical therapy and aids, and the loss of income if you are (temporarily) able to work less or not at all. Travel expenses to doctors or therapists and the cost of domestic help are also reimbursed. Do you need home modifications or damage to personal property, such as clothing or your vehicle? These costs are also covered.

In addition, you can claim damages for pain, stress and reduction in quality of life. Study loss and legal fees can also be recovered. Do you have questions or want to make sure you don’t miss out on anything? Contact us, we are happy to help!

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 damage.

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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