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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.

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Housing tips during a divorce: what do you need to know?

When you decide to get divorced, the future of your home is one of the most important matters you need

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Personal Injury and Household Help

If your injury means you temporarily need help with the household, the cost of that help is recoverable as part

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Personal injury involving minors: what parents need to know after an accident

When a child is involved in an accident, everything briefly stands still. Besides concerns about your child’s recovery, the question

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Personal Injury for Self-Employed Entrepreneurs and Freelancers

As a self-employed entrepreneur or freelancer, have you been involved in an accident and suffered personal injury as a result?

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Free Transfer in Case of Dissatisfaction With Your Legal Aid Insurer

If you are dissatisfied with the lawyer your legal expenses insurer assigns, you have the right of free choice of

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Switching legal expenses insurer in case of personal injury: What are your options?

Have you suffered injury due to an accident, medical error, or another situation in which damage has occurred? You may

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Workplace Accident: What Now?

In short: Employers must take the measures and give the instructions that are reasonably necessary to prevent workplace accidents. If

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Personal injury lawyer Onur Arslan: lawyer and NIVRE Registered Expert

Have you been injured in an accident and are you looking for legal help? At Arslan Advocaten you are in

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Division of the Marital Home in a Divorce: Everything you need to know

One of the most complex and emotionally loaded aspects of a divorce is the division of the marital home. The

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Divorce in the Netherlands: Everything you need to know about the divorce process

A divorce is a significant event that can be both emotionally and legally complex. Whether you make a joint decision

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Personal Injury Claims Under Article 5 of the Road Traffic Act

If you are injured as a cyclist, pedestrian or moped rider in a collision with a motor vehicle, the vehicle's

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Types of accidents and personal injury: what to do in case of an accident

Which accidents often lead to personal injury, which heads of damage can you claim and which steps should you take
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Personal Injury From a Dog Bite: Everything You Need to Know

A dog bite can have far-reaching consequences, both physical and mental. As a victim of a dog bite, you are

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The obligation to continue paying wages

In many cases, your employer is legally required to continue paying your wages during illness. The general rule is that

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Lawyers with fighting spirit

Lawyers with Fighting Spirit Arslan Advocaten is an ambitious full-service law firm with offices in Amsterdam, The Hague, and Rotterdam.

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Claiming personal injury compensation in 10 steps

Claiming Personal Injury Compensation in 10 Steps Have you suffered an injury caused by someone else’s accident? If so, you

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Transition payment upon dismissal – everything you need to know

On dismissal a transition payment may be due, subject to conditions. This basic guide sets out the core rules. For

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Summary dismissal

Summary dismissal is the most drastic way an employment contract can end. The contract is terminated with immediate effect, without

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Whiplash after a car accident: symptoms, liability and compensation

A traffic accident can have major and long-lasting consequences. One of the most common, yet also most discussed injuries is

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Team growing stronger!

Team Growing Stronger at Arslan Advocaten As an office, we are extremely proud to announce that mr. S. (Someyya) Kuzu

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Criminal law specialists

Criminal Law Specialists at Arslan Advocaten Yesterday marked a significant milestone for our team at Arslan Advocaten. After an intensive

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Accident abroad?

If you have been involved in a traffic accident abroad and have suffered injuries as a result, you are likely

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From now on also in Amsterdam!

From now on also in Amsterdam! We are excited to announce that Arslan Advocaten has officially opened a new office

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Employee rights: frequently asked questions due to the Corona crisis

As a result of the Corona virus, many employees are in an uncertain position. Many employees have questions they don’t