An accident, an industrial accident or a dog bite can lead to injury or physical complaints, entitling you to compensation. However, what many people do not know is that according to the law, you can get free legal aid from a personal injury lawyer when filing a personal injury claim. But which is the best choice: a personal injury firm or a specialized personal injury lawyer? And what are you entitled to if you suffer personal injury? We’ll gladly explain it in this article.

Do you have questions or do you want to directly claim your personal injury from the liable party? Contact Arslan & Arslan Lawyers today. Our experienced personal injury lawyers are ready for you. Call for free legal aid in personal injury or fill out our contact form, and we will contact you on the same day.

What Does a Personal Injury Firm Do?

When you file a personal injury claim, you often deal with a lawyer of the insurer who assesses your claim. Insurers have a lot of knowledge and experience in the field of personal injury, but their aim is often to keep the compensation as low as possible. This means it is of great importance to also engage a specialized personal injury lawyer to represent your interests.

The legislator understands that you as a victim have to fight against the insurer’s expertise. Therefore, you are entitled to free legal assistance from a personal injury specialist who helps you file your claim. At Arslan & Arslan Lawyers, we take all your worries out of your hands. What do we do for you?

• We investigate who is liable for your personal injury.
• We draft a liability letter.
• We hold the other party liable for your personal injury.
• We arrange an advance on personal injury.
• We conduct discussions with the insurer on your behalf.
• We map your personal injury in a damage state.
• If needed, we engage a medical advisor.
• We assist you in issues with employers, municipality, or the UWV (Employee Insurance Agency).
• We ensure your personal injury is fully compensated.

When you choose for Arslan & Arslan Lawyers, we assist you comprehensively in the settlement of your personal injury. This way, you can focus on what’s really important: your recovery.

Personal Injury Firm or Personal Injury Lawyer: Which is the Best Choice?

Often we get asked whether to choose a personal injury firm or a personal injury lawyer in case of personal injury. We’re glad to explain the difference:

• Personal Injury Firm: Here, you are usually assisted by a personal injury lawyer. However, anyone can start a personal injury firm and call themselves a specialist, meaning that the quality and experience can vary greatly.

• Personal Injury Lawyer: By engaging a personal injury lawyer, you are sure to be assisted by someone with a university education and years of experience. Moreover, a personal injury lawyer can litigate in court, which is an important advantage. If there’s a conflict with the insurer about the cause of the accident or the amount of compensation, you can always proceed to litigate with a personal injury lawyer, something a personal injury lawyer is not allowed to do.

It is important to know that a personal injury lawyer from Arslan & Arslan Lawyers works “ordinarily” for free for you. The legal aid costs are reclaimed from the liable party, so you are assured of high-quality legal aid without it costing you anything.

What Personal Injury Compensation Can You Get?

If liability for your personal injury is established, for example, after an accident or an industrial accident, you are entitled to various types of compensation. In addition to material damage, you can also claim pain and suffering, a compensation for your pain, suffering, and psychological complaints. The following personal injury items are eligible for compensation:

• Loss of income due to disability.
• Pension damage.
• Damage due to study delay.
• Medical expenses (for example, physiotherapy or medication).
• Travel expenses.
• Costs for domestic help.
• Nursing and care costs.
• Home and garden maintenance costs.

What are Shock Damage and Affection Damage?

In addition to the usual personal injury compensation, victims’ relatives may also be entitled to shock damage and affection damage. These forms of damage are intended for individuals who suffer psychologically or emotionally due to an accident of a loved one.

• Shock Damage: This is a damage you can claim if you witnessed a serious accident involving a loved one. However, it must be recognized psychological complaints, such as PTSD.

• Affection Damage: This is a fixed compensation for emotional damage that victims’ relatives can get. The compensation ranges between €12,500 and €20,000, depending on the severity of the situation.

Free Aid in Personal Injury in Your Area

Our personal injury lawyers work throughout the Netherlands. With over 10 meeting locations, we are always nearby. We are also happy to come to your home to discuss your personal injury case and file your claim. At Arslan & Arslan Lawyers, we provide you with free legal aid, where the costs are fully reclaimed from the liable party.

Have you suffered personal injury and want to know what you are entitled to? Contact our office today for free and no-obligation advice. Call or fill in our contact form. We are happy to help you further!