ACCIDENTS
Industrial accident
Have you suffered an accident at work? Do you want to know if you are entitled to compensation?
It is understood by accident at work by that which takes place during the working day and in the workstation. There must be a direct relationship between the accident and the work for it to be considered an occupational accident.
An occupational accident is also considered to be an accident that occurs during the commute from the home to the workplace and vice versa, i.e., the so-called accident in itinere (provided there is a demonstrable causal relationship).
The amount of the compensation will depend on the extent of the injuries, and a specific scale is taken into account for the calculation, which is updated every year. Claimable damages are:
- Personal injurys: physical or psychological injuries caused after the accident.
- Moral damagesnegative consequences that affect your moral integrity.
- Property damageThe following items were damaged as a result of the accident and the expenses incurred as a consequence of the accident (medical expenses, transportation, etc.).
When it comes to claims, there are two waysThe social and criminal law. The via social media is the most common, it is the one used for accidents that are not very serious. And the criminal route is the one used in cases with extremely serious consequences, usually involving the police and after the investigation phase, the judge decides whether it may constitute a crime and continues through this route, or if there is no crime, the social route would be used. It should be noted that the The deadline to file a claim through the social security system is one year.and for the criminal proceedings are 6 months since the accident occurred.
At PK ABOGADOS we advise you not to sign any document without first consulting a professional lawyer, and we guarantee a full service from the beginning so that you receive the compensation you are entitled to.
Traffic accident
Have you been involved in a traffic accident?
Know that if you had an accident and you were not at fault, you are entitled to claim for the damages suffered. In the event that you were the occupant of a vehicle involved in an accident, you would also be entitled to receive compensation for the injuries and damages caused.
What can I claim? Various items can be claimed:
- Property damage. Damage to the vehicle, as well as personal belongings carried at the time of the accident.
- Personal injury. The injuries produced as a consequence of the accident, as well as the medical expenses necessary for the treatment thereof.
- Loss of profits. The loss of earnings from our economic activity or profession as a consequence of the loss.
- Interest on late payments. If after our previous claim the insurance company does not pay any amount, three months after the accident interest will start to run unless the non-payment is justified.
How long do I have to file a claim? There is a term of one year to claim from the occurrence of the accident or the stability of the injuries. It is advisable to make a request to the insurance company responsible for the payment in order to interrupt the statute of limitations and restart the period of one year, since if a year has passed and we have not interrupted the period, we may not be able to claim.
Te we provide free adviceWe have a team of lawyers specialized in the matter, as well as a medical and rehabilitating team to be able to assist you without having to pay anything initially. We take care of the whole procedure from the beginning to the end, protecting you and defending your rights for to obtain the maximum indemnity for you.
IMPORTANT! You have right to free choice of counsel and that the expense be borne by your insurance company.
¡ATTENTION! Usually, insurance companies have agreements between themselves, and perhaps the compensation you are offered does not correspond to reality of your injuries, that is why we we recommend that you consult a specialist external lawyer, whose fees may be paid by your insurance company according to your policy.. Our lawyers are specialists with years of experience, and we only get paid if you win.
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