In Lorca, the location of the Courts of First Instance and Instruction at Calle Corregidor, 1 and Calle Padre Morote, s/n (30800 Lorca), streamlines the management of legal claims following a traffic accident in the municipality. The existence of several judicial headquarters at these addresses is crucial, particularly for incidents occurring on urban access roads or high-traffic local routes, where both civil and criminal claims related to traffic accidents are processed.
Compensation for traffic accidents in Lorca according to the 2024 Scale: real examples
The 2024 Traffic Compensation Scale, regulated by Law 35/2015, sets the amounts for compensation for injuries resulting from road accidents. For example, post-traumatic cervicalgia (whiplash) with 45 days of medical leave can result in compensation of between €3,200 and €4,500, depending on the degree of basic personal injury (40 €/day) and moderate particular injury (60 €/day). If a victim suffers a radius fracture with 90 days of incapacity and minor sequelae, the compensation can exceed €7,000. In cases of serious injuries, such as traumatic brain injury with cognitive aftereffects, the scale provides for amounts that can exceed €50,000, always depending on the forensic medical report and the assessment of sequelae.
Total compensation includes three components: days off work (according to the type of injury), physical or psychological sequelae (rated in points, with an amount per point depending on age and severity), and medical or rehabilitation expenses not covered by Social Security. Detailed medical reports and, where necessary, an independent expert's assessment are essential.
Procedure for making a claim in Lorca: deadlines, courts and steps
In Lorca, the claim process for a traffic accident usually starts with an out-of-court claim against the insurer. The company has three months to issue a reasoned offer. If the offer is unsatisfactory or the insurer remains silent, the next step is judicial proceedings.
The civil lawsuit is filed with the Courts of First Instance and Instruction of Lorca, located at Calle Corregidor, 1 and Calle Padre Morote, s/n. It is essential to file the claim before one year has passed since the stabilization of the injuries (not from the accident date), in accordance with Article 1968 of the Civil Code. If the accident is serious or there are signs of a crime (such as drunk driving or reckless driving), it may be processed through criminal proceedings in the same court, which may affect the statute of limitations and the possible criminal liability of the at-fault driver.
Required documentation includes the police report (which can be requested at the Lorca National Police Station, Plaza de la Policía Nacional, s/n), medical reports, and any expert evidence certifying the injuries and material damages.
Why trust our law firm for your claim in Lorca
Our law firm collaborates with independent medical experts for an objective assessment of injuries, which is essential to defend your rights and claim fair compensation according to the scale. We have extensive experience negotiating with insurers and operate throughout Spain, including both in-person and online assistance from Lorca.
We offer a no-obligation initial consultation to review your case, guide you on the next steps, and assess the viability of your claim. If you need to file your lawsuit, we handle all procedures before the Lorca courts and accompany you through every stage of the process, always with maximum transparency and professional rigor.
