Traffic accidents in Alcoy: step-by-step guide to handling your claim
In Alcoy, all judicial proceedings arising from traffic accidents are handled by the Courts of First Instance and Instruction, located at Plaza Mare de Déu, 2 (03801 Alcoy). This specific location is essential for any civil or criminal claim following an incident in the city. If you have suffered an accident near busy urban areas such as Calle Casablanca or the surroundings of Avenida Juan Gil-Albert, be aware that judicial and administrative management of your case will always be processed through these courts. The Local Police National Station (C/ Perú, 10) and the Central Local Police Station (C/ Casablanca, 3 and 5) are the authorities responsible for initial reports and statements, which are fundamental to starting any subsequent procedure.
Compensation according to the 2024 traffic scale: concrete figures and examples
The 2024 traffic compensation scale (baremo) precisely regulates damages for injuries and personal harm resulting from road accidents. For example, a simple cervical sprain (whiplash) with 45 days of basic personal injury is compensated with €1,350 (at €30/day), but if moderate personal harm (sick leave) is proven, the amount rises to €2,925 (45 days x €39/day). In cases of humerus fracture with 60 days of sick leave and 20 days of hospitalization, compensation can exceed €4,000 just for days of harm, plus material damage and sequelae. The scale also covers permanent functional and aesthetic damage: mild mobility limitation in the right shoulder can add between €1,500 and €4,000, depending on the victim’s age and circumstances.
Legal procedure in Alcoy: deadlines, procedures, and competent bodies
The general deadline to claim compensation for a traffic accident is 1 year from the stabilization of injuries (not from the date of the accident). Initially, the claim must be filed with the responsible insurer, which has 3 months to issue a reasoned offer. If there is no agreement or the offer is insufficient, a lawsuit is filed with the Courts of First Instance and Instruction of Alcoy at Plaza Mare de Déu, 2. In cases of injuries involving a possible crime (reckless driving, drunk driving), criminal proceedings may also be initiated in the same courts. The key difference is that the criminal route focuses on criminal liability and may result in civil compensation, while the civil route is used when there is no crime or when only financial compensation is sought.
Our law firm in Alcoy: experience and rigor in defending your rights
Our Alcoy law firm offers in-person and online legal assistance for traffic accident victims, with the possibility to manage the entire legal process starting with a no-obligation initial consultation. We collaborate with independent medical experts to objectively assess injuries and sequelae, which allows us to properly substantiate claims before insurers and courts. We have extensive experience negotiating with insurance companies and operate throughout Spain, adapting our intervention to the specificities of Alcoy’s judicial bodies. If you need guidance on your case, you can visit our office or contact us for an initial assessment with no obligation.
