Personal injury due to a colleague's mistake
Claiming damages for personal injury caused by a colleague's mistake
Have you suffered personal injury due to a colleague's mistake at work? In that case, an employer can be held liable, but also liable for a subordinate's mistake. If a colleague made a mistake that resulted in your personal injury, the employer is generally liable.
Your employer can also be held liable if the person who caused the accident was not employed by your boss, but was working as a temporary worker or freelancer, for example. The employer is liable for a colleague's mistake as long as the employee was a subordinate. This applies to personal injury resulting from mistakes that occurred directly during working hours. For example, an employee who falls off scaffolding while painting because their colleague hadn't assembled it properly.
Your employer may even be liable for mistakes made by your colleagues during commuting, at another work location, or outside of duty or working hours.
The personal injury lawyers and personal injury attorneys at Hardt Advocaten offer free expert legal support when claiming compensation.
Legal support throughout the Netherlands
As your expert partner for personal injury claims, we serve victims nationwide. With offices in Amsterdam and Utrecht, we offer nationwide coverage and will visit you at home if necessary. Our experience in successfully claiming personal injury damages makes us a leading name in the industry.
Hardt Advocaten is proud to hold the National Personal Injury Quality Mark, a prestigious recognition that emphasizes our commitment to quality and professionalism. This quality mark, awarded by the Dutch Personal Injury Council (De Letselschade Raad), reinforces our reputation as a reliable and expert entity within the personal injury sector.
Hardt Advocaten was founded with the goal of supporting victims of personal injury and providing the best possible legal help. With our in house lawyers, we can assist you from start to end.
Conditions of employer liability for personal injury caused by a subordinate's mistake
An employer can successfully be held liable for personal injury resulting from a subordinate's mistake if there is a functional connection, which means the following: The likelihood of an error is increased by the employer's instructions, and the employer has control over the actions that led to the error. In practice, this means that your boss is liable for almost all accidents that occur during working hours.
Exception for employer liability
If your colleague acted recklessly, they may be held (partially) liable. This is the case, for example, if they were working under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or if they deliberately caused the accident.
Compensation for personal injury caused by a colleague's mistake
Your compensation for personal injury due to a colleague's mistake can consist of various damages, including compensation for (medical) costs and lost income, as well as compensation for pain and suffering (non-pecuniary damages):
- Compensation for lost income;
- Reimbursement for travel expenses;
- Reimbursement for medical expenses;
- Compensation for necessary household assistance as a result of the accident;
- Compensation for loss of self-employment;
- Compensation for pain, sorrow or diminished enjoyment of life.
This list is not exhaustive. Any costs that would not have been incurred without the accident are eligible for compensation.
We therefore advise you to record all your expenses after the accident and keep the corresponding invoices and receipts. We can use these documents to help you assess the damage, provide evidence, and submit a claim to the other party.
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The role of Hardt Advocaten in your recovery process
Personal and legal assistance in the event of personal injury due to an accident
Hardt Advocaten offers more than just legal support; we also provide personalized guidance throughout the entire recovery process. Our approach is holistic, addressing both the physical and emotional impact of the accident. Our goal is not only to seek financial compensation but also to support your recovery and well-being.
Working together towards a new future
At Hardt Advocaten, we believe in building a new future together with our clients. Our team works closely with you to develop a recovery plan focused not only on the present but also on the long term. This includes establishing goals for physical and psychological recovery and finding ways to achieve them, in harmony with your life and ambitions.
Clarity about your rights
After an accident, you may be entitled to various forms of compensation. Hardt Advocaten provides clarity about your rights and the possibilities for compensation. From material damage to non-material damage, we ensure you have a complete understanding of what you can claim.
Compensation can consist of various items. Possible items include loss of income, medical expenses, property damage, travel expenses, and household assistance. This list is not exhaustive: all damage caused by someone else's negligence can be included as a claim.
You can therefore claim compensation for all forms of suffering you have experienced as a victim. In addition to such material damages, you may also be entitled to compensation for non-material damages (psychological harm), which we call non-pecuniary damages.
Legal help with your recovery
Types of injuries after an accident
Hardt Advocaten offers specialized assistance in a wide range of situations, from traffic accidents to workplace accidents. Our goal is to provide each client with tailored legal support, tailored to the specific circumstances of the accident. Recognizing the diverse challenges that personal injury cases present is the first step toward a targeted approach.
If you've been involved in an accident, you may be left with various complaints. Examples of injuries include:
- Neck injury
- Whiplash
- Head injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Knee complaints
- Bone fractures
- Scars
- Mental complaints
For optimal recovery from personal injury after an accident, it's crucial to initiate appropriate medical treatments promptly to prevent further or permanent damage as much as possible. Medical treatments for personal injury include physiotherapy, rehabilitation programs, occupational therapy, and/or psychotherapy. We'll work with you to determine what you need to recover from your injury.
Your options
We offer comprehensive legal support, aiming to restore the situation as much as possible to its pre-accident state. Our lawyers are dedicated to ensuring your damages are fully compensated by obtaining the compensation you are entitled to.
Would you like to know more or have you been involved in an accident? Feel free to contact us, free of charge, to discuss your options. You can reach us by phone at 030 2690063 or by using our contact form.
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This is how we work
1
Advice on personal injury
Feel free to contact us to share your story with our personal injury lawyers. We'll invite you for an intake interview or visit you to hear your story.
2
Determining liability
We hold the at-fault party liable for your damages. If the at-fault party in a traffic accident, for example, is unknown, in some cases the damages will be compensated by another party.
3
Determine advance payment
If you've suffered damages, we'll ensure the other party pays you an advance on the compensation. This way, you don't have to wait for the case to be settled before receiving compensation.
4
Claiming damages and aftercare
Once our personal injury lawyer has clearly assessed the damages, they will submit them to the other party's insurer. Together with the insurer, they will determine your damages, and you will then receive compensation.