Lawyer for compensation in bodily injury cases
Were you assaulted or did you suffer bodily injury and want compensation?Medical evidence is gathered at the beginning of the case. Without a forensic certificate and treatment records, the loss remains unproven.I represent you as injured person and civil party throughout the criminal proceedings.
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What is your situation now?
Choose the scenario closest to your situation.
You were assaulted and have injuries
The first step is obtaining the forensic certificate and filing the complaint. The legal context of the act is explained on the page about offenses against persons.
The injury was caused by someone else's negligence
It may be a workplace accident, a medical intervention or the negligence of a person who had a safety obligation. Compensation can be claimed in all these cases.
The aggressor is already under criminal investigation
You must join as civil party in time and support your claims with documents, otherwise the court cannot award you compensation in that case.
You were offered reconciliation or a sum of money
Reconciliation ends the criminal proceedings. Before accepting, check whether the amount covers treatment, recovery and long-term consequences.
What I review immediately in your case
I check:
- the forensic certificate and the number of days of medical care;
- the legal classification of the act and its procedural consequences;
- medical records, interventions and the recovery plan;
- sequelae, disability or aesthetic prejudice;
- expenses incurred and income lost;
- the existence of witnesses, video footage or other evidence;
- the deadline for the prior complaint, where the law requires it;
- the perpetrator's solvency and the chance of actually recovering the money.
What you need to send me
If you have them, send me:
- the forensic certificate;
- discharge papers, treatment sheets and medical recommendations;
- receipts and invoices for medication, prostheses, physiotherapy or transport;
- proof of income and of sick leave days;
- the complaint filed and the case number, if any;
- photos of the injuries;
- the witnesses' details.
If you do not have all the documents yet, describe what happened and what treatment you followed and I will tell you what further evidence is needed.
Assault and bodily harm: what difference it makes
Art. 193 of the Criminal Code sanctions assault and other violence, while art. 194 sanctions bodily harm. The difference lies in the severity of the consequence: days of medical care, disability, serious and permanent aesthetic prejudice, miscarriage or danger to life.
The classification also determines the procedure: for assault, prosecution starts upon the prior complaint of the injured person, and reconciliation removes criminal liability.
This distinction directly influences the level of compensation that can be obtained.
The forensic report and the days of medical care
The forensic certificate is obtained from the forensic medicine institution as soon as possible after the injuries occur, so that they can be observed directly.
The number of days of medical care is not the length of sick leave, but the time medically necessary for healing.
If the initial assessment does not reflect the real situation, a new expert report or a supplement to the conclusions can be requested, with clear objectives.
How moral damages are established
Moral damages are not calculated with a formula. The court analyses the intensity of the suffering, the length of treatment, the sequelae, age, professional activity and how your life has changed.
A visible aesthetic prejudice, a disability or the impossibility of resuming previous activity justify significantly higher amounts.
Supporting these elements with concrete evidence, not only with statements, makes the difference between a symbolic sum and real compensation.
Treatment costs, recovery and lost income
- consultations, surgery and hospitalisation;
- medication, medical supplies, prostheses and devices;
- physiotherapy and recovery treatment;
- transport to medical facilities;
- the help of another person, if you need care;
- the income difference during sick leave;
- long-term loss or reduction of working capacity.
Civil action in the criminal case or a separate civil case
In criminal proceedings, joining as civil party is exempt from stamp duty and the evidence gathered by the judicial bodies can support your claims.
A separate civil case involves stamp duty and your own evidence, but it can be useful when the criminal case was closed or the claims were not settled there.
I assess from the start which option is more favourable for you.
Reconciliation and settlement: benefits and risks
Reconciliation has definitive effects and removes criminal liability in the cases provided by law. Once concluded, it cannot be reversed.
A properly drafted settlement can bring the money quickly, without years of litigation, but it must also cover future consequences, not only past expenses.
I review every clause before signing, so that you do not unknowingly waive future compensation.
The evidence that makes the difference
- the forensic certificate obtained in time;
- complete medical records, throughout the treatment;
- photos of the injuries, at different moments;
- statements of eyewitnesses;
- video footage from the incident area;
- proof of expenses and of lost income;
- psychological assessment, where the emotional impact is significant.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to file the complaint?
For acts prosecuted upon prior complaint, the deadline is 3 months from learning about the act and the perpetrator. For the others, prosecution starts ex officio.Is the forensic certificate mandatory?
It is not mandatory by law, but in practice it is the essential evidence for establishing the severity of the injuries and the compensation.What amounts are awarded for moral damages?
There is no fixed scale. Amounts vary with the severity of the injuries, the sequelae and the evidence in the file.If I reconcile, do I still get compensation?
Only the amount agreed in the settlement. After reconciliation you can no longer claim additional damages for the same act.The aggressor has no money. Is the case still worth it?
Yes. The enforceable title remains valid for years and can be enforced when the debtor's financial situation changes.Can I claim compensation for psychological impact as well?
Yes. Anxiety, sleep disorders or persistent fear can be proven with specialist assessments and fall within moral damages.
Contact | Free initial assessment
Tell me in a few sentences what happened and I will tell you concretely what the next steps are. The first assessment discussion is free.
Official resources
- Legislative Portal - Criminal Code, art. 193 and art. 194 on assault and bodily harm. (Legislation)
- Legislative Portal - Criminal Procedure Code, provisions on the civil party. (Legislation)