In Bilbao, Calle Barroeta Aldamar 10 is the judicial nerve center where most traffic accident claims are processed. This address houses the Civil Registry, the Courts of First Instance, and the Dean's Office. If you have suffered an accident in the city, this building brings together the authorities responsible for resolving civil disputes arising from road accidents in the capital of Biscay.
Compensation according to the 2024 traffic scale: specific figures
The 2024 traffic compensation scale sets out the amounts for victims of road accidents. For example, a whiplash injury with 45 days of medical leave may result in compensation of approximately €3,200 to €4,500, depending on the degree of personal injury. If the injury involves a radius fracture without sequelae and 60 days of recovery, compensation can exceed €6,000. In cases of temporary incapacity with hospitalization (e.g., 5 days in hospital after multiple trauma), the compensation range is around €900 to €1,200 for hospital days, plus the corresponding amount for basic and particular personal injury.
Permanent sequelae, such as a functional limitation after a fracture, are assessed according to points assigned by the scale and the victim's age. For instance, a sequela rated at 5 points for a 40-year-old can mean roughly an additional €5,000 on top of the compensation for days off work.
Legal process after a traffic accident in Bilbao: steps and deadlines
In Bilbao, civil claims after a traffic accident are filed at the Courts of First Instance, located at Calle Barroeta Aldamar, 10, 48001 Bilbao. The general deadline to start a claim is one year from the stabilization of injuries (when the injured party is discharged from medical care). It is important to note that before going to court, the law requires a prior claim to the responsible insurer, who has three months to provide a reasoned offer or reject the claim with justification.
If the insurer does not respond or the offer is unsatisfactory, you may proceed to civil court with a lawsuit. In cases where there are indications of a crime (e.g., severe injuries due to gross negligence or drunk driving), the claim can be processed through criminal proceedings, although most minor injury claims are resolved in civil courts following the 2015 Penal Code reform.
The claimant must appear personally or through a legal representative at the judicial headquarters on Barroeta Aldamar, 10, where the competent courts are centralized. It is essential to provide up-to-date medical reports, the amicable accident report or police statement, expense receipts, and any other document proving the damage and its causal link to the accident in Bilbao.
Our services in Bilbao: specialization and procedural guarantees
This law firm offers collaboration with independent medical experts to assess injuries and aftereffects, providing technical support for claims before insurers and the courts of Bilbao. We have experience in direct negotiation with insurance companies and in handling civil proceedings at the courthouse on Barroeta Aldamar, 10.
We provide in-person service in Bilbao as well as online assistance, making legal defense accessible both to residents and to visitors who have suffered an accident in the city. We operate nationwide, which allows us to handle cases that occurred outside Bilbao when the victim resides in the city.
We offer a no-obligation initial consultation, during which we analyze the legal feasibility of the claim, applicable deadlines, and the necessary documents to start the procedure with maximum procedural guarantees in accordance with current regulations.
