Not at fault in a road accident: your right to full compensation
When you are not responsible for a road accident, your compensation must be full, but you still have to defend it.
Not at fault: full compensation
Under the Badinter law, a victim who is not at fault in an accident involving a motor vehicle is entitled to full repair of their bodily injury. The at-fault party insurer must compensate.
The other insurer must make an offer
The at-fault insurer faces strict deadlines: an offer within 8 months of the accident, and a final offer within 5 months of consolidation. Otherwise, penalties apply.
Do not let your insurer minimise
Beware: your own insurer may handle the file through agreements between companies. These are built for speed, not necessarily to maximise your compensation. A quick offer is often below your rights.
Items not to forget
Temporary and permanent functional deficit, pain, aesthetic loss, professional impact, third-party assistance, future costs, loss of amenity. Each item is valued separately.
Our advice
Do not sign any release or offer without analysis. Get assistance before the medical assessment, which drives the whole valuation.
Frequently asked questions
The insurer offers me a sum, should I accept?
What if I am partly responsible?
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This article is general information only and is not legal advice. Every case is different and no outcome can be guaranteed.