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In this knowledge base our lawyers explain how Dutch law works in practice: when you are entitled to compensation, which time limits apply, and what an insurer, employer or landlord may and may not ask of you. Each article answers one concrete question and names the statutory provisions it rests on, so you can check the basis for yourself.
Use the filters to read by area of law: personal injury, employment law, tenancy law, insurance law, business law, family law, criminal law and administrative law. If your own situation is not covered, or you want to know what an article means for your case, contact us for an initial assessment.
Medical errors in childbirth: the rights of mother and child
Giving birth is a far-reaching event — both physically and emotionally.Doctors and midwives have a duty to act with the utmost care during pregnancy, childbirth
Expert examination in medical liability cases: how does it work and what can you expect?
Where you suspect that something went wrong during medical treatment, an expert examination can help to obtain clarity. An expert examination in medical liability cases
A formal warning from your employer: how do you respond?
Received a formal warning? You do not have to sign by way of agreement. Respond in writing and substantiate which facts are incorrect. Nederlands: Lees
Wrong diagnosis: when is it a medical error?
A diagnosis that turns out afterwards to be incorrect is not automatically a medical error. The assessment looks at what the doctor at the moment
Workplace accident as an agency worker: who is liable?
With a workplace accident as an agency worker you can hold both the employment agency and the hirer liable. As the employer, the employment agency
Limitation in medical liability cases: how long can you still bring a claim?
One stubborn misconception circulates about limitation with medical errors: that an absolute limit of twenty years always applies and that after that your right has
Wage stop or wage suspension during illness: what can you do?
Pay stopped or suspended during illness? A wage stop and a wage suspension are not the same: with a suspension you still receive the pay
Holiday days during illness: what are your rights?
During illness you in principle build up statutory holiday for as long as you are entitled to pay. You can also take holiday during illness.
Repaying study costs on dismissal: do you have to?
You do not automatically have to repay study costs because you are leaving. First it has to be established whether the employer had to offer
Final settlement of pay on dismissal: what to watch out for
Final settlement not received or not complete? For the transition payment a time limit of three months applies after the day on which the employment
Why does a personal injury case take a long time and what can you do?
A personal injury case often takes a long time because liability, medical recovery, causal link and future damages are not yet established. You can limit delays with file planning, periodic damage overviews, targeted medical questions, timely advances and written decision deadlines. What is a long-running personal injury case? A long-running case is a file in which recovery, evidence or negotiations do not yet allow a responsible final settlement. A […]
What can you do if the insurer rejects liability?
When an insurer rejects liability, it can have major consequences for the settlement of personal injury. Always ask for a full written justification. This clarifies which factual or legal point is being disputed. Gather targeted additional evidence and monitor relevant deadlines. What does a rejection entail? A rejection means that the addressed party or insurer […]
Psychological injury after an accident: what about your compensation?
Post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and other psychological complaints can deeply impact daily life, work, and social relationships. When these complaints are the result of an accident for which another party is liable, they can be a form of personal injury. A visible physical abnormality is not required for this. What is psychological personal injury? Psychological personal injury concerns mental […]
What compensation do you get for study delay due to injury?
When an accident, medical incident, or crime leads to a study delay, it can have direct consequences for the future of a pupil or student. In addition to the personal impact, material damage arises because entry into the labor market is postponed. For delays of up to one year, the Study Delay Guideline 2026 offers a framework with net standard amounts. What […]
What compensation do you receive for loss of ability to perform household tasks?
When you sustain injuries in an accident, you may become limited in tasks around your home. Are you less able to do DIY, paint or garden because of your injury? Then you may be eligible for compensation for loss of self-reliance in household tasks. What is loss of self-reliance in household tasks? Self-reliance is the ability to carry out repairs yourself in the private sphere, […]
How can an entrepreneur or self-employed person claim loss of income after an injury?
An entrepreneur or self-employed person may, after an injury, miss the profit that would likely have been achieved without the accident. Loss of turnover is only an indicator: saved costs, replacement costs, seasonality, growth and residual capacity all count. A persuasive claim links medical limitations to business data and a realistic scenario without the accident. What does loss of income for business owners entail? Business-owner loss […]
How is loss of income calculated after an accident?
Loss of income after an accident is calculated by comparing your actual financial situation with the probable situation without an accident. The difference between these two scenarios is legally referred to as loss of earning capacity. This complex calculation considers not only current wages but also allowances, career opportunities, pension accrual, social benefits, and remaining earning potential. […]
What are your rights as a pedestrian after a collision?
A pedestrian who is struck by a car, motorcycle or other motor vehicle occupies a strongly protected legal position. Under Article 185 of the Wegenverkeerswet (WVW; Dutch Road Traffic Act), the vulnerability of non-motorized road users is recognized. For pedestrians aged fourteen and over, this generally means that in cases of contributory fault at least 50% of the personal-injury damages is compensated, […]
Cyclist collision rights: personal injury after a collision with a car
If you are injured as a cyclist, pedestrian or moped rider in a collision with a motor vehicle, the vehicle's owner or holder is in
When does a child hit by a car receive 100% compensation?
When a child under the age of fourteen sustains an injury as a cyclist or pedestrian in a collision with a motor vehicle, special protection applies. In principle, the child’s damage is fully compensated. This protection can also apply if the child themselves made a traffic error. The legal basis lies in Article 185 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 (Wegenverkeerswet 1994) […]
Difference between IVA and WGA: which WIA benefit do you receive?
Are you facing long-term incapacity for work and wondering if you are entitled to an IVA or WGA benefit? The difference between these WIA benefits not only affects your financial security but also your chances of reintegration. In this article, you will discover which benefit suits your situation an
Applying for Unemployment Benefits: Conditions, Duration and Amount in 2026
Have you lost your job and are wondering if you are entitled to unemployment benefits in 2026? Applying for a WW benefit involves specific conditions, a fixed duration, and a calculation of the amount that are important for you to understand. In this article, you will learn exactly what to watch out
WW Benefit Refused by UWV: What Can You Do?
Your WW benefit has been denied by the UWV and you are unsure about your rights or the steps you can take? This can be a difficult and uncertain situation, but you are not alone. In this article, we explain how you can file an objection and what options are available to still receive your benefit.
Sickness Benefit Rejected or Terminated: Your Rights and Appeal Options
Your sickness benefit has been denied or discontinued, while you are still unable to work. What are your rights and how can you file an objection? In this article, we clearly explain the steps you can take to secure your benefit.
An entry in the CIS-register can have major consequences. Think of not being able to take out insurance, being refused
When you have a dispute with a bank, insurer, or financial advisor, it can have major consequences. Perhaps your compensation
Many expats think their tenancy in the Netherlands can be ended the moment the landlord wants. Fortunately that is not
If your landlord gives notice, the tenancy does not end by itself. Unless you consent in writing, the lease remains
What do you need to know? You are suspected of a criminal offense and wonder how much a criminal defence
A BKR or EVR registration can have major consequences for your financial future. Think of a rejected mortgage, no business
BKR and EVR registrations raise many questions and uncertainties. In practice, we see that clients often refrain from taking action
Applying for a mortgage while you have a BKR or EVR registration have, often causes uncertainty. Many people think: “They
An EVR-registration due to fraud is one of the most severe measures that a bank or insurer can take. The
You have fully repaid your debt, yet there is still a BKR registration visible. For many people, that is incomprehensible
An EVR registration can have major consequences. You cannot get a mortgage, take out a loan, and sometimes you can’t
A settlement (vaststellingsovereenkomst) records final agreements about your compensation so you avoid litigation. Sign only once the extent of your
Many expats do not enter into employment directly with a Dutch company, but work here via posting or secondment. That
A summary dismissal is the most drastic way an employer can terminate an employment relationship. The dismissal is with immediate
When you are faced with a CIS registration or EVR registration, it has major consequences. You may encounter problems when
Written by Onur Arslan, attorney at Arslan Advocaten. Registered in the legal practice areas register of the Netherlands Bar for
Many employees in the Netherlands work on the basis of a temporary contract. When such an employment contract is not
In the Netherlands, many employees work under a temporary employment contract, also known as a fixed-term contract. This type of
Do you work as a call worker (e.g. in the hospitality industry) structurally more hours than stated in your contract?
Following a medical procedure or treatment, something can go wrong. Sometimes this is a complication that nobody could have prevented,
If you structurally work more hours than your contract states, there are two different statutory routes. They are often confused,
As a temporary agency worker, you have to deal with fixed-term contracts, agency clauses, and different clients. But what happens
Private clinics – such as cosmetic centers, dental practices, or private hospitals – are rapidly gaining in popularity.Many people choose