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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.
Many victims of an accident initially engage an advocate or lawyer who handles their personal injury case. Yet it regularly
In personal injury cases there are often debates about delta-v. Insurers use this concept to dispute the severity of an
Legal expenses insurer refusing to help? Ask in writing for the reason and the applicable policy terms. If the dispute
A care provider is liable when it fails to act as a reasonably competent and careful professional. To claim compensation
An employer may terminate an employment contract only if there is a reasonable ground is and reassignment is not possible
SVI insurance in case of personal injury: how are you insured in a traffic accident? The consequences of a traffic
When renting a house, you often pay a security deposit (deposit). The deposit provides the landlord with security in case
Electric bicycles are nowadays an integral part of the Dutch streetscape. Unfortunately, the number of accidents involving e-bikes is also
If you are injured as a cyclist, pedestrian or moped rider in a collision with a motor vehicle, the vehicle's
Every year, thousands of employees in the Netherlands are injured in workplace accidents. The Occupational Accidents Monitor 2023 of the
Labor migrants in the Netherlands have a greater chance of becoming victims of a work accident than other employees. Figures
A collision, a workplace accident, or a dog bite can cause injury or physical symptoms, entitling you to compensation. What
The prohibition on hindrance is an important part of the Allocation of Workers by Intermediaries Act (Waadi), which protects temporary
If you are injured at work, your employer is in principle liable under Article 7:658 of the Dutch Civil Code.
When you work as a temporary agency worker, you have probably already heard of the temporary agency clause. But what
Thousands of people in the Netherlands work as agency workers. But what exactly are their rights and obligations? This article
Spousal support: Everything you need to know Spousal support is a financial obligation that can arise after a divorce, whereby
A divorce is a major event, and when an international aspect comes into play, it can significantly complicate the process.
When you and your partner decide to divorce, it is of great importance that the care for your children is
Since the legislative amendment on 1 January 2018, Dutch matrimonial property law has changed significantly. Whereas previously every marriage was
A divorce is a profound and emotional event where a lot requires arrangement. Whether it concerns the division of possessions,
Discover how debts are divided in a divorce. Arslan Advocaten helps you with legal support and fair agreements about debts.
When you and/or your partner have decided that divorce is the best solution, the mediation process can be an effective
Recognizing a child can be a special event, but sometimes there is a complicated story behind it. In this article,