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What is redress compensation?
If the person who injures another person has acted intentionally (wilfully) or with gross negligence, the injured party can demand that the tortfeasor pays compensation for damages.
Compensation for damages is compensation for the offence you have suffered, i.e. compensation for lost quality of life. In the old days, this was called compensation for «pain and suffering». This is compensation for a non-economic loss.
Who should pay redress compensation?
Payment of redress compensation is the personal responsibility of the tortfeasor, but if the tortfeasor was the driver of a motor vehicle at the time of the accident, the redress claim can be made directly against the motor vehicle's insurance company.
By road accidents and occupational injuries any compensation for redress is in addition to the other compensation items covered by the liability insurance.
Both physical and psychological offences can provide grounds for redress compensation.
What does it take to call an act grossly negligent?
It is not enough to have acted negligently. The tortfeasor must have been more than negligent, i.e. he must have shown qualified fault.
In the context of traffic accidents, qualified fault can be, for example, the driver injuring someone in a pedestrian crossing or overtaking irresponsibly.
If you have been the victim of a criminal offence, this is usually intentional or grossly negligent, and you will then be able to claim redress compensation.
Norwegian Patient Injury Compensation does not provide redress compensation in patient injury cases.
How much can you receive in redress compensation?
In Norway, the level of compensation for redress is relatively low and will in most cases be somewhere between NOK 30,000 and NOK 150,000. In special cases, the compensation payment may be higher.
When assessing the size of the compensation for redress, the consequences of the harmful act for you will also be important.
If your injuries are extensive and permanent, this may result in higher compensation than after a similar offence that resulted in minor injuries.
Why should I contact a lawyer?
Evidentiary, medical and legal issues can be complicated in these cases. Qualified legal assistance is therefore often necessary if you are to receive the redress compensation you are entitled to.
Why should I choose Advokatfirmaet Halvorsen & Co?
Over almost 30 years, our clients have received several billion kroner in compensation.
We always offer a free consultation about your case. Get in touch with us today.
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