The role of the lawyer in personal injury
The role of the lawyer in personal injury
If you've suffered a personal injury, you're dealing with medical concerns, financial uncertainty, and complex regulations. Our personal injury lawyers take over the legal handling from the very first moment. This way, you can focus on your recovery while we ensure recognition and fair compensation.
Why a specialized personal injury lawyer?
Personal injury is a specialty in itself. Only a lawyer with in-depth knowledge of liability law, medical issues, and damage calculation can optimally represent your interests. Nearly all our lawyers are members of the LSA (Dutch Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) – a quality mark for specialized legal assistance.
We work exclusively for victims, never for insurers. That means complete independence and 100% focus on your interests.
What does a personal injury lawyer actually do?
A good lawyer guides you through every step of the claims process:
- Notifying the liable party or their insurer of liability
- Inventorying of all damage items, both tangible and intangible
- Engaging experts, such as medical advisors or employment specialists
- Negotiating with the insurer about the amount of compensation
- Assessing settlement proposals and guiding potential legal proceedings
- Monitoring deadlines and statutes of limitation
Our lawyers also ensure that you receive interim advance payments if you're losing income. Moreover, we handle all communication with the other party: you no longer need to deal with letters or phone calls from the insurer yourself.
Collaboration with medical and financial experts
Medical evidence is essential in personal injury cases. Our lawyers work closely with independent medical advisors who can assess the nature, severity, and consequences of your injury. If necessary, we also engage employment specialists or actuaries to substantiate lost income or future care costs.
This expert support strengthens your case and ensures a fair damage assessment.
Costs: who pays the lawyer?
In virtually all cases, the lawyer's fees are reimbursed by the liable party. Even without legal expenses insurance, you can therefore receive legal help at no cost. If liability is acknowledged, the costs of our assistance are included in the compensation.
Do you have legal expenses insurance? Then you can always choose a specialized lawyer yourself – you're not obligated to use the legal professional your insurer suggests.
Reliable advice on settlement or litigation
The claims process often revolves around negotiations. Our lawyers know exactly what's reasonable and what isn't. We advise you honestly about the offer amount and whether you're better off settling or proceeding to court. This prevents you from agreeing to compensation that's insufficient to cover your damages.
If necessary, we will initiate legal proceedings to enforce your rights. In this, too, we will fully assist you.