Traffic accidents in Linares: key information and concrete legal steps
Local starting point: Where are accident-related procedures handled in Linares?
In Linares, any judicial claim arising from a traffic accident is processed at the Courts of First Instance and Instruction, located at Calle Pontón, 49, 23700 Linares (Jaén). This judicial building centralizes both civil and criminal claims related to traffic accidents in the city. Additionally, the Civil Registry of Linares, where related procedures such as powers of attorney or certificates are managed, is at the same address. Knowing the exact location of judicial bodies streamlines the claims process and avoids unnecessary delays.
2024 traffic compensation scale: concrete compensation amounts for injuries
The 2024 traffic compensation scale (baremo), regulated by Law 35/2015 and updated annually, sets out the compensation amounts for accident victims. For example, a cervicalgia (whiplash) with 45 days of moderate personal injury can result in compensation of approximately €3,200 to €4,500. A lumbar sprain with 30 days of impairment may be compensated with €2,100 to €2,800. In cases of serious injuries, such as a femur fracture requiring hospitalization, compensation can exceed €12,000 just for basic and moderate injury days, not including any permanent impairment. These amounts include both personal injury and days off work and may increase if there are physical or psychological sequelae.
Legal procedure in Linares: concrete steps after an accident
The claims process after a traffic accident in Linares begins with a notification to the insurance company, which has a 3-month period to submit a reasoned offer. If the offer is unsatisfactory or there is no agreement, judicial proceedings are initiated by filing a claim at the Courts of First Instance and Instruction of Linares (C/ Pontón, 49). The deadline for initiating legal action is 1 year from the stabilization of injuries (the date of medical discharge or consolidation of permanent impairment).
The claim can be processed through the civil route (compensation for damages) or the criminal route (if there are indications of a crime, such as reckless driving or drunk driving). In Linares, the filing of briefs, claims, and documentation is done in person at the court or, if you have a digital certificate, via the judicial electronic headquarters.
What this law firm offers in Linares
Our firm provides specialized legal services in traffic accidents in Linares and the province of Jaén. We have experience negotiating with insurance companies and defending victims' interests in court. We collaborate with independent medical experts to assess injuries in accordance with the current compensation scale, ensuring an objective and well-documented evaluation. We offer both in-person attention in Linares and online services for those unable to travel, and we act in proceedings throughout Spain. We offer a no-obligation initial consultation to analyze your case and guide you through the next steps, without promising results, but by defending your rights to obtain fair compensation under the law.
