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Who pays for the cost of medical treatment? Can I freely choose where to have my medical treatment or rehabilitation in case of a traffic accident?
You should know that the medical expenses originated by a traffic accident are not covered by the Social Security, but they should be paid by the insurance companies, and for that purpose they will give you a form with the data of your company and the Social Security...
Who is entitled to claim compensation after a traffic accident?
The driver of the not-guilty vehicle, including cyclists. Please note, with respect to bodily injury, that the only case in which you will not be entitled to compensation is if it is proven that the damage was due to your exclusive fault or to force majeure beyond the...
Can I choose which rehabilitation center I go to if I have a traffic accident during working hours or on my way to or from work? (accident in itinere)
There is a general belief that in this case we should go to the Mutual Accident Insurance Company's clinic. But this is not the case, the health care agreement makes it clear that the injured party can choose between being treated in the center of the mutual insurance...
What compensation am I entitled to in case of an accident going to work?
At this point we must clearly differentiate between the two aspects, as the compensation can be accumulated under certain circumstances., If you are not responsible for the accident because someone jumped a stop sign and hit your car, or crossing a pedestrian...
First steps after a traffic accident
Of course the first thing to do, if there are injured people, is to help them and call 112 for health emergencies. You must move the vehicles away from the road if they can pose a risk to traffic, and signpost the accident with warning triangles, emergency lights and...