Victim of accident
Personal injury after a traffic accident – your rights as a victim
Are you the victim of a traffic accident as a driver, passenger, cyclist or pedestrian?
You are entitled to full compensation for your physical and material damage.
However, this rarely happens automatically. Insurance companies often try to minimise compensation or delay payment.
A lawyer specialised in liability and personal injury law protects your rights and ensures you receive what the law grants you.
When are you entitled to compensation?
You are entitled to compensation if you are the victim of a traffic accident caused by another party.
This may include:
a collision with a car, motorcycle or truck;
an accident as a pedestrian or cyclist;
an accident as a passenger;
or even an accident caused by an unknown driver (hit-and-run).
Even in cases of shared liability (e.g. no seatbelt, no lights), you may still receive partial compensation.
How does the compensation process work?
Report to the insurance company: usually to your own insurer or that of the opposing party.
Medical assessment: a doctor evaluates injuries and prepares a medical report.
Determination of compensation: based on medical and financial data.
Negotiation or legal action: if no agreement is reached, your lawyer may take the case to court.
A lawyer ensures that the medical assessment is impartial and that the insurer does not offer an inadequate settlement.
What are your rights as a victim?
As a victim, you have the right to:
have your own doctor participate in the medical assessment;
claim full compensation, not just medical costs;
have the insurer checked by an independent lawyer;
and, if necessary, summon the opposing party before the police court or the court of first instance.
In many cases, lawyer fees are covered by your legal expenses insurance, meaning you usually incur no personal cost.
Why involve a lawyer?
A specialised traffic-accident lawyer ensures that:
you do not miss compensation due to incorrect calculations;
the medical expertise remains objective;
you are not pressured by the insurance company;
and the settlement is handled faster and correctly.
You can focus on your recovery – your lawyer takes care of the rest.
Contact us for a free initial consultation. We review your case and help minimise the consequences.
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