Non-Material Damage Compensation after Medical Errors in Zoetermeer: Specific Rules
In Zoetermeer, with hospitals such as the Langerhans Medical Centre and various general practices in neighbourhoods like Buytenwegh and Rokkeveen, you can claim non-material damage compensation for medical errors such as incorrect diagnoses or surgical errors. This is based on Article 6:106 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW) and the Medical Treatment Contracts Act (WGBO). The error must be attributable and lead to non-material damage, such as prolonged anxiety or pain.
Conditions for Compensation in Zoetermeer
- Medical causal link: Complaints must directly result from the error, confirmed by local experts.
- Damage assessment: Expert opinion via the Regional Disciplinary Board in The Hague or a medical expert from the Zoetermeer region.
- Prescription period: Claim within 5 years after discovery of the error; start promptly with Zoetermeer healthcare providers.
Known Cases around Zoetermeer
In a case at a Zoetermeer hospital, a missed breast cancer diagnosis was acknowledged, resulting in €80,000 non-material damage compensation due to emotional stress and delayed therapy. In birth trauma cases in local clinics, amounts reach up to €55,000 for children. Insurers such as MediRisk or VGZ, active in Zoetermeer, assess claims; if refused, you can litigate at the District Court of The Hague.
Tip for Zoetermeer: Report errors directly to the healthcare provider, such as via the complaints committee of Langerhans, for quick internal handling, mediation, or referral to local personal injury lawyers.