Personal injury
Your right to compensation and repair
What is personal injury?
Personal injury is a form of personal injury that includes all physical and emotional damage sustained through the negligence of others. Examples include personal injury resulting from a traffic accident (such as a bicycle accident, scooter accident, car accident, or pedestrian collision) or from an accident at work (such as working with hazardous materials, a fall at work, or injury from machinery).
Claiming compensation for personal injury involves all costs incurred due to the actions of the liable party that would not have been incurred without the accident. Here are some examples:
- Medical costs, such as hospital costs, operations and treatments by a specialist that are not covered by your health insurance;
- Lost income due to hospital stay and/or (partial) disability;
- Travel expenses to the hospital, because you can no longer drive yourself;
- Lost income and any missed bonuses at work due to hospital stays and/or (partial) disability;
- Costs that you incur extra for household chores or other jobs in/around your home;
- Additional childcare or day care for the children, if they could have stayed at home before the accident.
The list of damages is not exhaustive. We recommend that you keep track of all your expenses from day one. We will use this information to substantiate your damages and calculate your compensation.
Free legal support throughout the Netherlands
As your expert partner for personal injury claims, we serve victims nationwide. With offices in Amsterdam and Utrecht, we offer nationwide coverage and will visit you at home if necessary. Our experience in successfully claiming personal injury damages makes us a leading name in the industry.
Hardt Advocaten is proud to hold the National Personal Injury Quality Mark, a prestigious recognition that emphasizes our commitment to quality and professionalism. This quality mark, awarded by the Dutch Personal Injury Council (De Letselschade Raad), reinforces our reputation as a reliable and expert entity within the personal injury sector.
Hardt Advocaten was founded with the goal of supporting victims of personal injury and providing the best possible legal help. With our in house lawyers, we can assist you from start to end.
Our role in your recovery process
Every personal injury case begins with a story. Your experience, whether it's a traffic accident, a workplace accident, or another situation, deserves our full attention. Together, we'll map out the relevant events, taking into account the financial, physical, and emotional consequences of your injury.
At Hardt Advocaten, we are inspired and driven by our core values: Helpfulness, Attention, Results-Orientedness, Expertise, and Transparency (HARDT). Our mission is to help you move forward, toward a future where your well-being is paramount.
Specializing in various types of personal injury
Hardt Advocaten offers specialized assistance in a wide range of situations, from traffic accidents to workplace accidents. Our goal is to provide each client with tailored legal support, tailored to the specific circumstances of the accident. Recognizing the diverse challenges that personal injury cases present is the first step toward a targeted approach.
If you've been involved in an accident, you may be left with various complaints. Examples of injuries include:
- Neck injury
- Whiplash
- Head injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Knee complaints
- Bone fractures
- Scars
- Mental complaints
For optimal recovery from personal injury after an accident, it's crucial to initiate appropriate medical treatments promptly to prevent further or permanent damage as much as possible. Medical treatments for personal injury include physiotherapy, rehabilitation programs, occupational therapy, and/or psychotherapy. We'll work with you to determine what you need to recover from your injury.
Personal injury in traffic accidents, industrial accidents and other accidents
Traffic accidents represent a significant portion of personal injury cases. Whether you're involved as a driver, cyclist, pedestrian, or passenger, the consequences can be far-reaching. At Hardt Advocaten, we focus on claiming damages and providing the necessary support in the social services sector to smooth your path to recovery and improve the situation before the accident. With us, you are our priority.
Besides traffic accidents, our expertise also extends to workplace accidents and accidents in everyday situations, such as injuries caused by animals or unsafe products. From workplace falls to accidents caused by unsafe products, we are ready to assist you.
The process of a personal injury case
The legal process surrounding personal injury can be complex and intimidating. At Hardt Advocaten, we're committed to making this process transparent and understandable for our clients. From the initial claim to obtaining compensation, we'll guide you every step of the way and maintain constant contact to ensure you're fully informed.
We've created an overview of the personal injury claim process, including a step-by-step plan for claiming your compensation. Have questions? We understand. Feel free to contact our personal injury lawyers to discuss your options!
Personal injury? From liability to compensation
The process from claiming compensation to actually receiving it can involve several challenges. One example is negotiating with the other party's insurer regarding the extent of the compensation.
The personal injury lawyers at Hardt Advocaten take on this task with a strategic and empathetic approach, always putting your interests first. We support you throughout the legal process, while you focus on your recovery.
Transparency and communication
Open communication and a clear explanation of the process are fundamental to us. At Hardt Advocaten, we believe in transparency as the foundation of trust between clients and our lawyers. You'll remain informed and involved every step of the way, so we can work together towards a fair outcome.
We provide clarity about your rights and the options available to you after an accident. Hardt Advocaten is ready to guide you through this process, ensuring you are well-informed to make the best decisions for your situation.
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