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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.
Local or general anesthesia is often an indispensable part of a surgery or medical procedure. Patients trust that the anesthesiologist
A diagnosis that turns out afterwards to be incorrect is not automatically a medical error. The assessment looks at what
Surgery is a major event for many people. You place complete trust in the expertise of the medical team and
A medical error means that a doctor did not act as would be expected of a reasonably acting and competent
When you suffer damage due to a medical error, it is not always clear who exactly is liable: the doctor,
In medical law, it is not always easy to establish whether a patient’s damage was entirely caused by a medical
Giving birth is a far-reaching event — both physically and emotionally.Doctors and midwives have a duty to act with the
Patients must be able to trust that what they discuss with their doctor is not simply shared with others.That trust
Any medical treatment may only take place if the patient’s well-informed consent has been obtained. This principle, also called informed
One stubborn misconception circulates about limitation with medical errors: that an absolute limit of twenty years always applies and that
Where you suspect that something went wrong during medical treatment, an expert examination can help to obtain clarity. An expert
A care provider is liable when it fails to act as a reasonably competent and careful professional. To claim compensation
As a patient, you have a legal right to access your medical record. This right is set out in the
Before a doctor carries out a medical treatment, the patient must be properly informed about what is going to happen,
Are you, in a reorganization a settlement agreement (VSO) offered? Then there is often more room for negotiation than you
To claim personal injury compensation you must establish liability, damage and a causal link (Article 6:162 of the Dutch Civil
E-scooters and electric mopeds are popular in the Netherlands, especially in busy cities. Unfortunately the number of accidents is rising
If you are injured at work, your employer is in principle liable under Article 7:658 of the Dutch Civil Code.
The Huurcommissie handles certain disputes between tenants and landlords of residential property, mainly about rent level, rent increases, maintenance defects
To claim personal injury compensation you must establish liability, damage and a causal link (Article 6:162 of the Dutch Civil
Understanding the Concept of Damage Claims In the Netherlands, damage claims (known as schadeclaims) are an essential aspect of civil
After a traffic accident, workplace accident, or another accident, a lot comes your way. Besides medical care and emotions, you
To claim personal injury compensation you must establish liability, damage and a causal link (Article 6:162 of the Dutch Civil
Have you been the victim of an accident? Then a lot often comes your way: medical issues, emotions, financial worries,