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You have been involved in a work accident in the Netherlands. For example, because you fell or were hit by a colleague with a forklift truck. You are then left with many questions:
On this page, you will read everything about claiming damages resulting from a work accident in the Netherlands. Do you have questions or would you like free legal assistance from a Dutch personal injury lawyer? Then contact us. We are happy to help you, always completely free of charge!
Inhoudsopgave
In the Netherlands, employers have a duty of care. This duty of care is legally established in Article 7:658 of the Dutch Civil Code. It includes the following obligations for an employer:
If the employer does not meet these legal requirements, there is employer liability. You can then hold the employer liable for the personal injury damages you suffered due to the work accident.
A Dutch employer is therefore liable for the consequences of a work accident if the employer’s duty of care is violated. But there are two more situations in which the employer is obliged to compensate your damages.
First, an employer is liable if you suffer personal injury as a result of a colleague’s mistake. Article 6:170 of the Dutch Civil Code states that the employer is liable for damage caused by their employee. For example, if you are hit by a colleague with a forklift truck, it is not your colleague who is liable, but you can hold the employer liable for the personal injury damages you suffered.
In addition to liability for employee mistakes, there is an insurance obligation on the insurer. This insurance obligation means that an insurer must insure you against damage resulting from a traffic accident. This accident must have occurred during working hours. Are you a truck driver, package delivery person, or meal delivery person for a Dutch employer? Then you can claim personal injury compensation from the mandatory insurance.
If your employer does not have the mandatory insurance? Then the employer is liable for the personal injury damages you suffered.
Therefore, in case of injury during work, it is the employer whom you can hold liable. The personal injury lawyers at our law firm will do this for you free of charge. The legal costs are eligible for compensation by the employer.
Do you want to hold the employer liable for your personal injury damages? In the Netherlands, a special system applies when it comes to work accidents. This regulation means that in almost all cases, the Dutch employer can be held liable.
In the Netherlands, as a victim, you only need to prove:
It is then up to the employer to prove that they cannot be blamed for the work accident and that they have fulfilled their duty of care. Dutch case law shows that employers rarely succeed in this and are therefore usually liable for the harmful consequences of a work accident.
Holding an employer liable is done through a liability notice. This contains important information, such as the circumstances of the accident, your injuries, and the damages you suffered due to the work accident. Additionally, the legal basis is mentioned, and the statute of limitations is suspended in the liability notice. Of course, a personal injury lawyer from our firm will do this for you free of charge.
Have you sustained injuries from a work accident? Then you are entitled to personal injury compensation. This compensation consists of material damages and pain and suffering.
Material damages include all damages that can be quantified in monetary terms. This can include medical costs, damages due to disability, travel expenses, and costs because you need help at home.
Pain and suffering is compensation for the suffering you endure as a result of the work accident. It is compensation for pain, fear, grief, and psychological complaints.
Are you curious about how we guide you after an accident? In this short video we explain what you can expect from us, from the first intake to the final compensation.
Before you start working with a personal injury lawyer, you naturally want to know how others experience our legal assistance. You can read independent opinions about our personal injury lawyers below.

Have you suffered damages due to a work accident in the Netherlands? Were you injured abroad but work for a Dutch employer? Then you are entitled to compensation. In the Netherlands, you also have the right to free legal assistance from a personal injury lawyer. This is regulated by law. Under Dutch law, the costs of a personal injury lawyer are part of the compensation. Our personal injury lawyers will therefore help you completely free of charge with personal injury claims.
Oprichter van het kantoor en gespecialiseerd in het verhalen van letselschade voor ondernemers en zwaar letsel.
Gertjan is aan de Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam afgestudeerd en door zijn vergaarde ervaring is hij de gedreven advocaat die u zoekt bij het verhalen van letselschade.
Dayenne Langedijk is een in gezondheidsrecht gespecialiseerde advocaat bij Brugman Letselschade Advocaten, die al voor haar beëdiging in 2025 uitgebreide ervaring opbouwde met bijna 250 dossiers. Zij zet haar medisch-juridische kennis in om cliënten volledig te ontzorgen bij verkeers- en bedrijfsongevallen, whiplash en hondenbeten, waarbij zij als vast aanspreekpunt streeft naar het optimale resultaat.
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If the other party is liable for your injury, the legal costs will be reimbursed. We recover these costs directly from the liable party. So you do not have to take into account hourly rates or unexpected costs. Our help is free of charge for you.
The length of the process depends on the severity of the injury and how quickly it becomes clear who is liable. Simple cases can be completed within a few months. In the case of complex or permanent injuries, the process can take longer. In these cases, we provide interim advances so that you do not have to wait for financial support. In any case, you will not be on your own for a moment.
Are you searching the internet for a personal injury specialist? Then you will come across a personal injury lawyer as well as a personal injury lawyer. But what is the difference between the two?
Precisely because there are unfortunately also parties active in the personal injury sector who do not always take things very seriously, it is wise to choose a recognized personal injury lawyer. This way you can be sure that you will be assisted by a specialist with legal powers, expertise and professional liability.
The LSA quality mark is the quality mark for personal injury lawyers in the Netherlands. Only lawyers with years of experience and a strict education may call themselves LSA lawyers. In addition to the LSA quality mark, there is the specialist register of the Dutch Bar Association. This also indicates that the lawyer has demonstrable expertise in personal injury law. Brugman Personal Injury Lawyers employs specialized personal injury lawyers who meet these requirements.







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