Personal injury to freelancers

If you suffer an accident while working as a freelancer, liability is usually different than if you suffer an accident at work as an employee. Liability for injuries to freelancers does often work differently from other entrepreneurs.

In some cases, when freelancers are injured, it is possible to hold the client liable for damages. This can involve both direct damage and indirect damage. For the latter, think about loss of income Because you cannot work or even become totally or partially disabled.

The hold it accountable of your client is possible when it acts as an employer in a legal sense. For example, because you perform work similar to that of salaried employees. And take place within the principal's company. In these cases, the duty of care that your client has for all its salaried employees probably also applies to you as a freelancer.

Compensation for freelancer in case of disability

Liability of the client, on the basis of his or her duty of care, is a prerequisite for eligibility for disability compensation. Such compensation may also be available if you are insured against work disability. ArbeidsletselAdvocaten will check with you whether there is liability on the part of the client and help you claim compensation for work disability. In the process required for this, we guide you step by step.

Loss of income as a freelancer due to injury

The main reason freelancer injuries are so drastic is the loss of earning power. This is because loss of income due to freelancer injuries is not met by the client's obligation to continue paying wages. It is therefore important that any compensation you receive adequately compensates for the loss of income you suffer. We support you in this, too. We can make the complex calculation necessary to arrive at a realistic compensation amount for you.

Disability insurance freelancer

As a freelancer, you may have disability insurance. As a freelancer, disability insurance is very important. Although disability insurance for freelancer involves high costs, it can save you a lot of suffering if you actually need it. However, disputes regularly arise with the insurer over payouts. The financial consequences are then often huge. Such a dispute with the insurer often takes time, while your loss of income due to your injury affects you directly. Labour Injury Lawyers also has the expertise and know-how to assist you in such a conflict.

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About ArbeidsletselAdvocaten

We are a team of personal injury lawyers in the heart of North Brabant. Our experienced specialists assist victims. Our lawyers understand that in addition to physical damage, an accident also has an emotional and financial impact. We therefore offer personal and professional support, straight from the heart. Our office is located in Tilburg. But for all North Brabant victims, we are also happy to come to your home. With us by your side, you will get the help you need to get your personal injury compensation justly compensated.

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