Financial distress after serious crime, Victim Support wants action
Arlette Schijns researches criminal damage compensation and has argued in previous publications for a modification of the compensation system, including the
Suffered an injury and can't get your claim settled? We help you get the compensation you deserve.
Suffered an injury and can't get your claim settled? We help you get the compensation you deserve.
Personal injury can have an enormous impact on your life. Especially when you're unable to get your damages compensated or settled.
A personal injury case is never straightforward. Liability is difficult to prove, calculating damages requires specialist knowledge, and you're often up against insurers with strong legal teams.
With Beer advocaten, you're not powerless. Since 1982, we've been helping victims (and their families) of traffic accidents, workplace accidents, occupational diseases, crimes, and medical malpractice.
We advocate for both individuals and groups of victims, such as the families of those who lost their lives in the MH17 disaster.
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We'll ensure the liable party is held accountable and that you receive the compensation you deserve.
Arlette Schijns researches criminal damage compensation and has argued in previous publications for a modification of the compensation system, including the
On February 27, 2024, the civil chamber of the Arnhem-Leeuwarden Court of Appeal rendered a judgment in a civil appeal of a criminal case involving the shock damage claim of the next of kin of a girl killed by two underage boys at the age of 14. The judgment is unusual and relevant to legal practice for a number of reasons.
Last month, Arlette Schijns published a new article in the journal Liability, Insurance & Damage. In the article, she discusses the recommendations of the Donner Commission to improve the compensation system for victims of criminal offenses and elaborates on two lines of thought for a future restructuring of this system.