Compensation for damage to the liver

What is liver damage?

Compensation for liver damage? The liver has a number of vital functions. It is the production site for proteins and bile. It also plays an important role in the body's metabolism.

The liver cleans the blood by breaking down waste products, toxins, alcohol and old blood cells. The liver is also a storage site for glycogen and important vitamins that the body needs.

What kind of accidents can lead to liver damage?

Damage to the liver can be a serious personal injury, and arise in connection with many types of accidental events, such as a industrial accident, traffic accident, leisure accident, boating accident or plane crash.

What types of injuries can lead to liver damage?

Injuries to the liver often occur in accidents involving large objects such as vehicles, machinery or trees, and can happen, for example, during work in the construction industry, the offshore industry, traditional industry or the forestry and agricultural industry.

If you suffer impact injuries, impact damage, fall injuries, multiple trauma, explosion damage or clamping damage it can lead to damage to the liver and other organ damage.

Can you suffer liver damage as a result of harmful exposure?

Damage to the liver can also be caused by a occupational disease, For example, as a result of harmful exposure to chemicals or solvents. You can find a list of occupational diseases that may entitle you to compensation here.

You can find the list of occupational injuries that may entitle you to compensation here.

What should I do if I suffer a liver injury?

If you have suffered damage to your liver, it is important to notify the relevant insurance companies as soon as possible. If the injury occurred at work, the injury must also be reported to NAV and to Labour Inspection Authority.

Am I entitled to compensation for liver damage?

Answer. You may be entitled to compensation for liver damage.

• If the injury occurred at work, you are probably entitled to compensation for occupational injury or occupational disease.
• If the damage occurred in traffic, you are probably entitled to compensation from the insurance company of the vehicle that injured you.
• If the injury occurred during leisure time you are entitled to compensation under accident insurances or travel accident insurance if you had such insurance.
• If the injury occurred in a boating accident, you can claim compensation under the boat's liability insurance, under the skipper's or boat owner's liability insurance, or directly from the skipper or boat owner.
• If the injury occurred in a plane crash you are covered by mandatory accident insurance that all airlines must take out.
• If the injury occurred due to violence, you may be entitled to compensation from the perpetrator, their liability insurance or from Office for Victim Compensation.
• If the injury occurred during medical treatment, you may be entitled to compensation from Norwegian Patient Injury Compensation.

• Read more: Act on occupational injury insurance
• Read more: Act on compensation for damages

What types of compensation am I entitled to?

You may be entitled to the following types of compensation after liver damage:

• Trade compensation
• Incurred and future additional expenses
• Revenue loss incurred
• Future revenue loss
• Compensation for redress
• Incurred and future loss of ability to work at home
• Compensation for tax disadvantage

How much can I receive in compensation?

The amount of compensation depends on the severity of the liver injury, the consequences it has had for your ability to work and the expenses you have incurred as a result of the injury.

This will need to be assessed in more detail by a lawyer, but the compensation may amount to several million kroner.

In most compensation cases, it is necessary to obtain a medical specialist certificate to determine the injured party's medical degree of disability. The amount of compensation under accident insurance also depends on the insurance terms and conditions and the amount insured.

Is there a disability table for liver damage?

Yes. Disability table is the starting point for the assessment of what you are entitled to in terms of compensation after a liver injury.

The disability table is a separate regulation called «Regulations on workers' compensation for occupational injuries» but is also used to determine the degree of medical disability in compensation settlements for liver damage.

The Disability Table sets out the medical disability percentage for a number of diagnoses and provides the framework for the assessment of your medical disability to be determined by a medical specialist.

Is liver damage recognised as an occupational injury by NAV?

Answer. If the injury occurred at work for the employer at the workplace, and is the result of an accident, you can apply to NAV for recognition of the injury as an occupational injury. If the injury is due to harmful influences at work, such as chemicals or solvents, you can apply to NAV for recognition of the injury as an occupational disease.

If you receive a decision from NAV that you have a «recognised occupational injury» you will automatically receive benefits in the NAV system.

Among other things, you can avoid paying a deductible for treatment by a doctor or physiotherapist by presenting the decision on «approved occupational injury».

As a general rule, you can also be reimbursed for dental expenses, medicines and special medical equipment. You may also be entitled to compensation from NAV.

• Read more: How to apply for occupational injury compensation from NAV
• Read more: How NAV assesses whether you have an occupational injury
• Read also: How an occupational injury compensation case works

Do I need a lawyer?

Answer. You may be entitled to compensation for liver damage, but this is a complicated process both medically and legally. You should therefore not try to fight the battle for compensation on your own.

We often see that clients who consult a lawyer achieve higher compensation than those who try to handle the compensation settlement on their own.

Do I have to pay for my lawyer myself?

Usually not. If the injury occurred at work or in traffic, it is normal for the insurance company to cover your legal expenses in the compensation case. You can also get your legal expenses covered through various organisations. legal expenses insurance.

Why should I choose Advokatfirmaet Halvorsen & Co?

Over 30 years, our clients have received billions of kroner in compensation. Our lawyers are specialised with extensive experience, and assist clients all over Norway.

Advokatfirmaet Halvorsen & Co always offers a free consultation about your compensation case. Get in touch with us today.