How much can you get in compensation?

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The amount of personal injury compensation you can receive depends on the extent of the damage. There are different groups for compensation, from group one to nine. Group one covers 15 to 24 per cent permanent medical disability, and a medical specialist should assess the extent of your injury. The calculation also varies depending on whether the injury occurred in a traffic accident or at work.

For example, a man aged 60 who was injured in a traffic accident with 15 per cent permanent medical disability will receive just over NOK 200,000. If the same man was injured at work, he would receive just over NOK 70,000, but also an amount from NAV that must be applied for separately. In occupational injury cases, it is therefore important to apply for compensation from NAV, and you may also be entitled to payment from private insurance, such as accident or travel insurance.

The calculations take into account age, degree of permanent medical disability and other factors. We have extensive experience in assessing whether the degree of disability is correct and how the actual amount should be determined.