When can you claim patient injury compensation?

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Patient injury compensation can be claimed if errors or deficiencies are identified in the follow-up or treatment that have led to injury. Not all treatment-related injuries provide grounds for compensation; there must be a clearly documented error. In some cases, compensation may also be relevant in the event of major or unexpected errors.

To apply for patient injury compensation, you must submit an application to the Norwegian System of Patient Injury Compensation, which acts as an insurance company for the health trusts. Compensation may include:

Men's compensation: Compensation for reduced quality of life.
Loss of income: Loss of income due to the injury.
Expenses: Medical costs or other relevant expenses.
Home help: Compensation for reduced ability to perform daily tasks at home.

If the fault is recognised, legal expenses may also be covered. Calculating compensation can be complicated, especially in the case of pre-existing conditions, which is why legal assistance can be useful.