Compensation for pain and suffering and damages after traffic injuries
Compensation for pain and suffering is awarded to the injured party for the physical and psychological harm caused by a traffic accident. If the driver responsible for the traffic accident acted with gross negligence or intent, you are entitled to compensation for pain and suffering. Being hit in a pedestrian crossing or on a pavement are examples of situations in which the driver may be considered grossly negligent.
A claim for compensation for pain and suffering may be submitted directly to the insurance company of the vehicle that caused the injury, or it may be included in the criminal proceedings if such proceedings arise from the accident.
The amount of compensation for pain and suffering varies from case to case, as an individual assessment must be made in each matter. The size of the award depends on the type of injuries sustained and the circumstances of the accident. In traffic accident cases where we have assisted with claims for compensation for pain and suffering, awards have ranged from NOK 15,000 to NOK 100,000. You may be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering even if your injuries are not permanent.
If criminal proceedings arise from the traffic accident, it is advisable to seek assistance from a legal counsel for the injured party when submitting the claim to the courts. In some cases, you may also be entitled to have a legal counsel for the injured party appointed and paid for by the state. Several of our solicitors have experience acting as legal counsel for injured parties in criminal cases. We can therefore assist you both with the claim for compensation for pain and suffering in the criminal case and with the compensation claim against the insurance company. The advantage for you is that you only need to deal with one person throughout the entire process.
You can read more about legal counsel for injured parties here.
See examples of cases in which our clients have been awarded compensation for pain and suffering.
