Pain and Suffering Compensation after Medical Errors in Westland: Specific Rules
In Westland, with hospitals such as Naaldwijk Medical Centre and general practices in areas like 's-Gravenzande and Monster, you can claim pain and suffering compensation for medical errors such as incorrect diagnoses or surgical errors. This falls under Article 6:106 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW) and the Medical Treatment Contracts Act (WGBO). The error must be attributable and cause non-material damage, such as for greenhouse workers who can no longer work after an error.
Conditions for Compensation in Westland
- Medical causal link: Complaints must directly result from the error, confirmed by local experts.
- Damage assessment: Expert opinion via the Regional Disciplinary Board in The Hague or independent medical experts in the region.
- Prescription period: Claim within 5 years after discovery of the error; start immediately with Westland healthcare providers.
Known Cases from Westland and Surroundings
A missed breast cancer diagnosis in a patient in Poeldijk resulted in €80,000 pain and suffering compensation due to anxiety and delayed therapy. For birth traumas in the Westland Hospital area, up to €55,000 for children. Insurers such as MediRisk and VGZ, active in Westland, assess claims; if refused, you can litigate at the court in The Hague.
Important for Westlanders: Report errors immediately to your general practitioner in Kwintsheul or the local hospital for internal handling, mediation via the disputes committee, and possible support from the Westland Werkt! network for growers and entrepreneurs.