In Tarragona, Avenida Roma is home to most of the First Instance Courts handling traffic accident claims, and it is common for injured parties to attend these courts when there is a dispute with the insurer. For example, the address of the First Instance Court No. 1, which resolves numerous civil claims arising from accidents, is Avda. Roma, 7, 43005 Tarragona. This is relevant because, if you live in Tarragona or have suffered an accident in the city, your claim will be processed in one of these courts, depending on the judicial district.
Traffic accident compensation in Tarragona: 2024 scale and real examples
The 2024 Traffic Compensation Table (Baremo) sets the payment amounts for accident victims. For instance, post-traumatic cervicalgia (whiplash) with 45 days of medical leave and no permanent after-effects is compensated between €3,200 and €4,500, depending on the category of days: basic personal injury days are valued at €35.71/day and moderate injury days at €64.25/day. If, after the accident, the victim suffers a radius fracture with 60 days of leave and a mild permanent injury (1 disability point), the compensation may exceed €6,500. In more serious cases, such as 10 days of hospitalization and 80 days of work leave, the total can exceed €12,000. These amounts are indicative and must be calculated according to each case, but they reflect the criteria applied by Tarragona courts according to the national standard.
How to claim compensation for a traffic accident in Tarragona: step-by-step local process
In Tarragona, the compensation process usually starts with an out-of-court claim to the liable party's insurer. The company has 3 months to make a reasoned offer. If there is no agreement or the offer is insufficient, you may file a civil lawsuit at the relevant First Instance Court (for example, Avda. Roma, 7, 19, or 23, depending on court distribution). The deadline to file the lawsuit is 1 year from the stabilization of injuries (final medical discharge). In cases of criminal offenses (reckless driving, DUI), the claim can also be processed through criminal courts, but most personal injury compensation is resolved in the civil jurisdiction of Tarragona's courts. It is essential to keep all medical reports and accident statements, as Tarragona courts often require an independent medical expert assessment to evaluate injuries.
What our law firm offers in Tarragona
Our firm collaborates with independent medical experts to accurately assess injuries, which is essential to support claims before insurers and Tarragona courts. We have experience negotiating with insurance companies and act in legal proceedings throughout Spain, with an active presence in Tarragona's First Instance Courts. We offer face-to-face service in the city and also provide online advice, adapting to each client's needs. The initial consultation is no-obligation, and we analyze the feasibility of your case according to current regulations and the jurisprudence of local courts.
