Injured in an accident in France?

All types of accidents

Your rights as a victim in France

Under the French Badinter Act of 1985, victims of road accidents involving a motor vehicle are strongly protected: in most cases they are compensated without having to prove fault. Pedestrians, cyclists and passengers enjoy the highest level of protection.

Foreign visitors have the same rights as French residents. If the at-fault party is unknown or uninsured, a national guarantee fund (FGAO) may still compensate your bodily injury.

What to do after an accident in France

1. 1
   Get a medical certificate

   See a doctor quickly and obtain a detailed initial medical certificate — it links your injuries to the accident.

2. 2
   Keep all evidence

   Photos, the accident report (constat), police report, witness details, receipts.

3. 3
   Do not sign anything

   Never accept an insurer's offer before having your rights checked: early offers are almost always too low.

4. 4
   Note the witnesses

   Name, phone and email of anyone who saw the accident.

5. 5
   Contact us

   We take over the process — even after you have returned home.

How we work

We deal directly with the insurers, organise the medical assessment and negotiate your compensation, head by head, under the French Dintilhac framework.

No upfront fees: we are paid once you are compensated, under a clear written agreement. We assist you in English — by phone, email or WhatsApp — wherever you are in the world.

From first payment to final settlement

1. 1
   Provision

   An advance on your compensation to cover urgent costs.

2. 2
   Medical assessment

   A medical expert assesses your injuries; you are assisted to defend your interests.

3. 3
   Evaluation

   Every head of loss is quantified under the French Dintilhac framework.

4. 4
   Negotiation

   We negotiate firmly with the insurer; if needed, we take it to court.

5. 5
   Payment

   A settlement is signed and payment follows.

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