Algeciras is home to one of the most significant judicial concentrations in the province of Cádiz, with its main courts located in Plaza de la Constitución, s/n (Postal Code 11202). This is where most traffic accident claims in the municipality are processed. If you have been involved in an incident on roads such as Avenida Virgen del Carmen—one of the city's busiest arteries—you should know that the competent jurisdiction is the First Instance Courts of Algeciras, precisely located in that square, next to the civil registry. This is a key detail for any legal claim arising from an accident in Algeciras.
Traffic accident compensation according to the 2024 compensation table: concrete figures
The system for assessing personal injury damages in Spain is updated annually. For 2024, the compensation table establishes the following reference amounts:
- For a simple cervical sprain (whiplash) with 45 days of impairment: between €3,200 and €4,500, depending on whether the days are totally or partially disabling and the resulting sequelae.
- A radius fracture with immobilization and 60 days of recovery: compensation can exceed €5,200, including days of impairment and possible sequelae (up to an additional €1,000 for mild functional limitation).
- In cases of work leave with 30 days of hospitalization after polytrauma: compensation may exceed €9,000, plus physical or aesthetic sequelae, which are valued by points (each point between approximately €900 and €1,200, depending on age and severity).
It is essential to note that each case requires an individualized assessment, and amounts vary according to days off work, type of injury, and recognized sequelae.
How to claim compensation for a traffic accident in Algeciras?
The first step after an accident is to gather all medical documentation and injury reports. The out-of-court claim must be submitted to the responsible insurer, which has a period of three months to issue a reasoned offer. If the response is unsatisfactory or absent, you can proceed to court.
In Algeciras, claims for minor injuries or material damage must be filed with the First Instance Court of Algeciras, located at Plaza de la Constitución, s/n, 11202. The deadline to file a lawsuit is one year from the stabilization of the injuries (not from the date of the accident), so it is crucial to monitor this period to avoid prescription.
If there are indications of a crime (driving under the influence, serious injuries, gross negligence), the claim can also be processed criminally at the investigating courts of the same judicial district. Once criminal liability is resolved, civil consequences (compensation) are determined.
Why entrust your case to our firm in Algeciras?
We offer expert and personalized legal advice in Algeciras, with in-person care in the city and online service for those living elsewhere or who prefer remote case management. We collaborate with independent medical experts to objectively assess injuries and sequelae, providing the necessary foundation for claims as required by current legislation.
Our team has extensive experience negotiating with insurers and defending clients in Algeciras courts and throughout Spain. The initial consultation is offered with no obligation, where we analyze your case’s viability, deadlines, and the necessary documentation to defend your rights and seek fair compensation in accordance with current law.
