Pain and Suffering Compensation and the Principle of Hearing and Right of Reply in Rotterdam
In Rotterdam, pain and suffering compensation covers non-material damage such as pain, suffering and psychological impact following accidents on the Maas bridges or in the port. The principle of hearing and right of reply, guaranteed by article 6:95 of the Dutch Civil Code, ensures a fair assessment at the Rotterdam District Court. Both parties may inspect, scrutinise and challenge medical and psychological reports, particularly in cases involving injury from industrial accidents or traffic accidents in the city.
Determination Criteria Applied by Rotterdam Judges
Judges in Rotterdam consider factors such as the severity of the injury, age, future prospects and impact on daily life in a bustling port city. You are entitled to full access to expert reports and may respond to them. In medical negligence cases, such as those at Erasmus MC, article 7:750 of the Dutch Civil Code is crucial for proving a breach of duty of care.
- Submit personal statements on subjective damage, tailored to life in Rotterdam
- Request counter-expertise for objective rebuttal of reports
- Consult precedents from the Rotterdam District Court for similar port or traffic cases
Without hearing and right of reply, you risk underestimation of your claim in this dynamic region. A specialised Rotterdam lawyer, familiar with local cantonal judges, builds a strong case file, leading to higher compensation amounts. Recent judgment of the Rotterdam District Court: €52,000 in pain and suffering compensation following severe back injury from a fall in the port.