Survivors' Claims and Hypothetical Life Course in Zoetermeer
In fatal accident cases in Zoetermeer, chances of survival, career development, and partnership are discounted (Article 6:108 of the Dutch Civil Code). The District Court of The Hague, which has jurisdiction over Zoetermeer, calculates lost maintenance using probabilistic life expectancy, taking into account local employment in the region.
The Supreme Court ruling of 26 June 2015 (ECLI:NL:HR:2015:1793) confirms the discounting of divorce probabilities, using actuarial tables from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). In Zoetermeer cases, the subdistrict court applies this method to claims following traffic accidents on the A12 or N44.
Practice in Zoetermeer
Widows in Zoetermeer often claim child support following incidents in the Binckhorst or Stadshart districts; judges reduce awards based on the deceased's unemployment probabilities, grounded in local job opportunities in high-tech and logistics. Experts model scenarios using Zoetermeer demographic data.
This ensures fair compensation for survivors in our municipality.