In Albacete, Avenida de la Mancha serves as the main administrative hub for judicial claims arising from traffic accidents, as the Courts of First Instance and the Civil Section of the Court of Instance of Albacete are located at number 1 of this avenue. If you have suffered a traffic accident in the city or its surroundings, it is in this building where civil claims for personal and material damages are processed, centralizing judicial activity regarding civil liability from road accidents.
How much is compensated for a traffic accident in 2024? Real examples according to the compensation scale
The 2024 compensation scale for traffic accidents, published by the Directorate General of Insurance and Pension Funds, sets specific amounts depending on the type of injury and recovery time. For example, a cervical sprain (whiplash) with 45 days off work is compensated between €3,200 and €4,500, depending on whether the days are disabling for usual activities. On the other hand, a radius fracture with 60 days of recovery, of which 30 are disabling, may exceed €6,000. In cases of serious injuries with permanent aftereffects, such as permanent functional limitation in a limb, the scale provides for compensation exceeding €30,000, depending on age, aesthetic damage, and loss of quality of life.
The scale distinguishes between days of basic personal harm (€32.91/day in 2024), moderate harm (€56.13/day), serious harm (€81.13/day), and very serious harm (€109.12/day). These amounts are added to the compensation for aftereffects and, if applicable, to actual damages and loss of earnings. The final amount depends on the medical report, recovery time, and the existence of aftereffects.
What is the process for claiming compensation for a traffic accident in Albacete?
The first step is to gather all medical documents, the police report if available, and contact the insurer of the liable party. The company has three months to issue a reasoned offer from the time the claim is received. If the offer is insufficient or not issued, you may proceed to court.
In Albacete, civil claims for traffic accidents are filed at the Courts of First Instance, located at Avenida de la Mancha, 1, 02006 Albacete. The deadline for filing a lawsuit is one year from the stabilization of injuries, that is, from the date you receive your final medical discharge. If there are indications of a crime (such as positive alcohol tests, failure to render assistance, or serious injuries), criminal proceedings are handled by the Investigating Courts at the same location.
In practice, most claims for mild or moderate injuries are resolved through civil proceedings, providing reports from independent medical experts who assess the injuries according to the compensation scale. In case of disagreement with the insurer, the court may request a supplementary forensic report.
Why trust our law firm for your case in Albacete?
We have proven experience in handling claims arising from traffic accidents before the Courts of First Instance in Albacete. We collaborate with independent medical experts to obtain objective assessments of injuries and defend your rights against insurers. Our firm operates throughout Spain and offers in-person attention in Albacete, as well as online consultations for your convenience. We inform you of the necessary steps and documentation required at each stage of the process. No-obligation initial consultation, so you can assess the viability of your claim with complete transparency.
