In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Avenida Tres de Mayo is a key reference point for both the location of the courts and the management of proceedings following a traffic accident. Many judicial procedures related to claims for injuries and material damages are processed at the Courts of First Instance located at Avda. Tres de Mayo, 3, 38003, and the National Police Station is at Avda. Tres de Mayo, 32. This centralizes the handling of police reports and the filing of complaints in the city, making it easier for those affected to know exactly where to go and speeding up procedures after a traffic accident.
Compensation for traffic accidents according to the 2024 scale
The 2024 traffic compensation scale establishes very specific amounts depending on the type and severity of the injuries suffered. For example:
- A cervicalgia (whiplash) with 45 days of moderate impairment may result in compensation of approximately €3,200 to €4,500, depending on the impact on daily life and the need for rehabilitation.
- For a radius fracture without sequelae requiring 60 days off work (moderate personal impairment), the scale allows for a claim between €4,400 and €6,000, adding up the days of impairment and duly justified medical expenses.
- In the case of an injury with sequelae, such as mild functional limitation in a limb, compensation can exceed €7,000, depending on the victim's age and the impact on their work and personal life.
These figures are indicative and must be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, applying the official scale and considering factors such as age, income, and degree of disability.
Legal steps after a traffic accident in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
If you have suffered a traffic accident in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the process to claim compensation begins with the submission of a prior claim to the insurance company. The insurer has a legal period of three months to respond with a "reasoned offer" of compensation. If the response is insufficient or there is no agreement, you can go to the Courts of First Instance, such as those located at Avda. Tres de Mayo, 3 or Calle Leoncio Rodríguez, 3 (Edificio El Cabo).
The deadline for judicial claims is one year from the stabilization of injuries (medical discharge or consolidation of sequelae). In cases of minor injuries or no criminal offense, the usual procedure is the civil route before the Courts of First Instance. If the accident involves gross negligence or a criminal offense (such as drunk driving), the criminal route can be used. Criminal proceedings are handled in the same judicial complex.
For any police procedures (reports, complaints, request for information), the Provincial Police Station is at Avda. Tres de Mayo, 32, and the Office for Issuing ID and Passports is at Calle Robayna, 23.
Our law firm in Santa Cruz de Tenerife: experience and personalized service
At our firm, located in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, we defend the rights of traffic accident victims both in negotiations with insurers and in court. We collaborate with independent medical experts to assess the actual extent of injuries and sequelae, which allows us to substantiate claims according to the current scale.
We have experience managing cases before the city's courts, including filing lawsuits at the Avda. Tres de Mayo, 3 courts and handling documents with the local National Police. We offer face-to-face attention in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and online support for those who require it.
If you need legal guidance, you can request a no-obligation initial consultation to analyze your case and receive detailed information on the steps to follow and the possibilities for claims under current regulations.
