Man with fractured foot/mental health problems - NOK. 4 million (Alta District Court)

Occupational and traffic injuries

The injured party worked as an ambulance driver. While expressing, the ambulance drove off the road and the injured party suffered a serious foot injury and a psychological injury. It turned out that the injured party was unable to return to work as a result of the injuries.

The injured party claimed compensation for his financial loss, including loss of income and damages. The insurance company disputed the causal link between the accident and the injuries, and the extent of the damage. It was claimed that the financial loss would have occurred anyway if the accident had not occurred. He was offered compensation of NOK. 400,000 as an amicable solution.

The ambulance driver was forced to seek the help of the courts in order to obtain a proper compensation settlement. A lawsuit was filed with Alta District Court. A week before the main hearing, the case was settled. The insurance company then agreed to pay NOK. 4 million in total compensation.

Year	2008
client	man
Damage	Broken foot/psychological problems
MI/disability	20 - 30 %, 100 % disabled
Dispute	Causation/measurement
Special offers	kr. 400 000,-
Results	NOK. 4 million (Alta District Court - settlement 1 week before trial)