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Material versus Immaterial Damage in Amsterdam: Differences and Combination

Differences between material and immaterial damage in Amsterdam personal injury claims, with local examples from traffic accidents on the Ring A10, table and tips for maximum compensation.

25 december 20251 min
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Product Liability under Rome II: Law for Defective Imported Products in Amsterdam

Article 5 Rome II applies to product liability in Amsterdam: always the law of the place of damage. Essential for defective imports via Schiphol and injury in the city.

25 december 20251 min
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Pain and Suffering Compensation after Medical Errors in Amsterdam: Local Rules and Tips

Medical errors in Amsterdam hospitals? Claim pain and suffering compensation with an expert opinion. Local conditions, deadlines, and cases from OLVG and AMC explained.

25 december 20252 min
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Recent Case Law on Direct Action under WAM in Amsterdam

View recent Amsterdam case law on direct action under WAM: rulings on time limits, unknown hit-and-run drivers and recourse in the local context. Learn what works for victims in the city. (28 words)

25 december 20252 min
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Objection Procedure Against Reintegration Sanctions in Amsterdam: Step-by-Step Guide

Discover how to lodge an objection in Amsterdam against reintegration sanctions from the UWV or the municipality's Team Werk. Follow our locally tailored step-by-step plan: from gathering evidence to appeal at the Rechtbank Amsterdam. Timely action saves your benefit.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Direct Action under WAM for Amsterdam Car Accidents

Step-by-Step Guide to Direct Action under WAM for Amsterdam: reporting, evidence, claim and payout. Avoid mistakes in car accidents on A10 or canals and get compensation quickly. (28 words)

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Criminal Prosecution for Insurance Fraud in Amsterdam

Fraud (art. 326 Sr) punishes insurance fraud in Amsterdam with imprisonment and fines. Prosecution service transaction common; FIOD and local police crucial. Parallel civil liability. (22 words)

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Subrogation after direct action in Amsterdam: what happens next?

After direct action in Amsterdam follows subrogation: your insurer recovers from the liable party, even in A10 collisions. Discover the process, no-claim impact and local tips. (28 words)

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Exceptions to the 50%-rule in personal injury cases in Amsterdam

The 50%-rule has exceptions in cases of force majeure, recklessness or vulnerable parties in Amsterdam. Learn when you can still receive compensation despite high own liability on busy places like the canals.

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Composition and Independence of the Objection Committee in Amsterdam

The objection committee in Amsterdam must be independent with strict requirements on composition, as in Article 7:13 Awb. The chairperson and members have no ties to the municipal executive. Challenge possible in case of bias, with attention to local procedures.

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Hit-and-run claims via WAM insurance in Amsterdam

Victim of hit-and-run in Amsterdam? Claim via WAM insurance or Motor Vehicle Liability Fund. Learn the procedure, deadlines and compensations for anonymous accidents in the city. (24 words)

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Combating Fraud in Disability Claims in Amsterdam

UWV combats fraud in WIA claims in Amsterdam via signals register, OM reports, and local insurers. Sanctions: suspension, recovery, and criminal law. Appeal at Amsterdam District Court; GDPR-compliant. (28 words)

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