How much can you receive in occupational injury compensation?

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A frequently asked question is: «What can I get in compensation?» To determine this, the conditions for compensation must first be met. This includes that there must be a personal injury, a basis for liability, and a clear connection between the working conditions and the injury. In addition, there must be a demonstrable financial loss.

The main principle is that you are entitled to full compensation, which may include:

• Menu replacement: For reduced quality of life.
• Revenue loss: Often the largest item.
• Expenses: Not covered by public schemes.
• Loss of work at home: Reduced ability to perform daily tasks at home.
• Legal expenses: To get legal help.

How much you can receive varies, and the focus should be on getting back to work and recovering. At the same time, it's important to ensure fair compensation if you don't fully recover. In our experience, our assistance usually results in clients receiving significantly higher compensation than the insurance companies initially offer.

Example: If a 40-year-old woman has a permanent medical impairment of 15 % and is unable to work, the compensation could be between NOK 3 and 4 million, based on several items. We provide counselling throughout the compensation process and assist in the final negotiations to ensure a fair outcome. Contacting us for guidance can therefore be very profitable.