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What is a leisure accident?
If you are inflicted with a personal injury in your spare time, you may be entitled to compensation even if no one is at fault for the damage.
If someone is at fault for the damage, compensation can usually be claimed from the tortfeasor (the person at fault for the damage) or his/her insurance company, and then according to the general compensation rules.
How do I get compensation after a leisure accident?
To receive compensation even if no one is at fault for the damage, you must be covered by a accident insurance or travel accident insurance.
This can be taken out privately, through an employer and/or trade union or other organisations.
In addition, many are covered by disability insurances or life insurance policies with a disability component.
What compensation can I get after a leisure accident?
As a rule, an accident insurance policy will cover treatment expenses, possible death compensation with a limited amount, and a larger cash amount that depends on how injured you are and the sum insured.
In some cases, accident insurance can be for large amounts.
It is also possible to have several such insurance policies that all pay out independently of each other.
The amount of compensation related to disability insurance or life insurance will depend on the insurance terms.
Is there a disability table for leisure accidents?
Yes. Disability table is the starting point for assessing what you are entitled to in compensation for loss of earnings after a leisure accident.
The disability table is a separate regulation called «Regulations on workers» compensation for occupational injuries", but is today also used to determine the degree of medical disability in compensation settlements for injuries after a leisure accident.
The Disability Table sets out the medical disability percentage for a number of diagnoses, and this provides the framework for the assessment of your disability. medical disability to be determined by a medical specialist.
How long after the accident am I entitled to compensation?
Common to all insurance policies is that a personal injury must be reported to all relevant insurance companies as soon as possible, and no later than one year after the accident. If you have missed the reporting deadline, it is still often possible to have the claim processed by the insurance company.
Should I contact a lawyer after a leisure accident?
In leisure accident cases, there may be discussions about the understanding of the insurance terms and conditions, whether a claim has been notified or not, and about the causal relationship between the accident and the injuries you have suffered.
In the same way as for personal injuries caused by, for example traffic accident or occupational injury it is necessary to obtain a specialised certificate from a medical expert to determine whether there is a causal link between the injury and your ailments.
In addition, it must be clarified whether the injury has resulted in permanent medical disability, and if so, the extent of the medical disability must be determined. There can therefore often be a discussion with the insurance company about the choice of specialist and the assessment of the specialist's report.
Why should I choose Advokatfirmaet Halvorsen & Co?
Over almost 30 years, our clients have received billions of kroner in compensation. We have extensive experience and work with such cases every single working day, and we have assisted countless clients after leisure accidents.
We always offer a free assessment of your leisure accident. Get in touch with us today.
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