Lawyer specialized in accidents and compensation claims

If you’ve been involved in an accident and suffered physical injury, financial loss, or damage to your property, the first thing you need is not noise or empty promises — you need to know whether you have a valid claim, who may be liable, and what evidence will make the difference.

Not every loss gives rise to compensation. But when the harm suffered is something you should never have been expected to bear, and there is a clear cause, liability, and supporting evidence, the key is to act strategically and without delay.

At ASO Corporate, we focus particularly on two types of cases that arise time and again: road traffic accidents and workplace accidents. Not because they are the only situations that matter, but because they remain two of the most common sources of personal injury and compensation disputes. According to the latest official figures, in 2025 there were 1,119 fatalities and 4,936 people hospitalized following interurban road traffic accidents in Spain. In 2024, there were also 628,300 workplace accidents resulting in sick leave, including 540,314 occurring during working hours and 87,986 while commuting to or from work.

We work from Barberà del Vallès by appointment and also provide online legal assistance to clients throughout the province of Barcelona.

If you have suffered harm that you should never have had to bear, you may be entitled to compensation

There is one simple idea worth understanding from the outset: not every loss or injury is simply “bad luck”.
If you have suffered injuries, financial losses, long-term consequences, property damage, or other economic harm as a result of someone else’s actions, negligence, lack of safety measures, or the improper functioning of a public service, you may have grounds to bring a claim.

This may include, among others:

• road traffic accidents
• workplace accidents
• slips, trips, and falls in shops, premises, or public spaces
• medical negligence
• damage caused by poor road conditions or lack of maintenance
• injuries at festivals, events, or public venues
• claims against public authorities where the harm is unlawful and you were under no legal obligation to bear it

In matters of public authority liability, Spanish Law 40/2015 recognises the right to compensation for damage suffered to a person’s property or rights as a result of the functioning of public services, except in cases of force majeure or where the individual had a legal duty to bear the damage.

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Road traffic accidents: how to build a strong claim from day one

In road traffic accident claims, simply “being right” is not enough. What matters is structuring the claim properly from the very beginning.
Compensation for injuries arising from traffic accidents in Spain is governed by the statutory damages assessment system introduced by Law 35/2015, which reformed the compensation scale applicable to personal injury claims arising from road traffic accidents.

Claims against insurers have also become even more important procedurally. Current regulations require that, before filing a lawsuit, claimants provide documents evidencing either the insurer’s reasoned settlement offer, its reasoned response, or, where neither has been issued, proof of the prior claim submitted to the insurer. Law 5/2025 expressly reinforced this documentary requirement.
There is another key point: direct actions against insurers for compensation are subject to a one-year limitation period.

What do we do?

• analyse how the accident occurred
• review accident reports, police records, and witness versions
• organise evidence relating to injuries, financial losses, and expenses
• manage the prior claim against the insurer
• negotiate where appropriate and litigate where necessary

What can be claimed?

• temporary injuries and permanent after-effects
• medical expenses, rehabilitation, and travel costs
• damage to vehicles and other property
• loss of earnings and other financial losses
• personal losses and impact resulting from the accident

The key issue in traffic accident claims is this: not allowing the insurer to control the entire valuation of the case.

Workplace accidents: when there is liability beyond the accident itself

In employment-related accidents, the matter does not end with sick leave and statutory benefits.
Under the Spanish General Social Security Act, a workplace accident includes, among other situations, any injury suffered by an employee in the course of or as a consequence of work performed for another person or company. There is also a legal presumption that injuries occurring during working hours and at the workplace are work-related.

Health and safety obligations are not a mere formality. The Occupational Risk Prevention Act recognises every worker’s right to effective protection in matters of health and safety and requires genuine preventive action, not simply corrective measures after the damage has already occurred.

Where an injury results from inadequate safety measures, the General Social Security Act also provides for a surcharge on benefits: financial benefits arising from a workplace accident or occupational illness may be increased by between 30% and 50%, depending on the seriousness of the breach.

We do not look only at the sick leave aspect

• whether the accident has been correctly classified as work-related
• whether there was a failure to implement proper safety measures
• whether the employer or third parties may be liable
• whether, in addition to labour and social security claims, there is scope for a civil compensation claim or benefit surcharge

Typical cases

• falls on construction sites or in the workplace
• impacts, crush injuries, or overexertion injuries
• commuting accidents (in itinere)
• lack of PPE, training, or preventive measures
• serious injuries leading to permanent disability or long-term consequences

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Other compensable claims: falls, medical negligence, and public authority liability

Although road traffic and workplace accidents are the most common types of cases we handle, we also act in many other situations where the damage suffered is something you should never have been expected to bear.

Falls in premises or public spaces
If you are injured because of unsafe flooring, lack of warning signs, defects, or poor maintenance, there may be grounds for a civil liability or public liability claim depending on who was responsible for the premises and how the incident can be proven.

Medical negligence
Medical negligence claims are not won through assumptions or intuition. They are built through detailed analysis of the damage suffered: medical records, the treatment provided, the information given to the patient, and the causal link between the medical conduct and the outcome. Law 41/2002 regulates patients’ rights as well as clinical information and medical documentation, which are often central pieces of evidence in these claims.

Poor road conditions, public events, and public services
Where the damage results from the functioning of a public service, or from failures in maintenance or safety obligations, the claim will often fall within the framework of public authority liability. The main legal basis for these claims remains Law 40/2015.

What can be claimed: physical, material, and financial damage

When a claim is properly prepared, it goes far beyond simply assessing “the injuries”.

Physical damage

• temporary injuries
• rehabilitation treatment
• long-term consequences and permanent after-effects
• worsening of existing conditions
• functional limitations

Material damage

• vehicle damage
• personal belongings
• damaged tools or equipment
• repair or replacement costs

Financial loss

• loss of earnings
• loss of future income or business opportunities
• medical and pharmaceutical expenses
• travel expenses
• care or assistance from third parties
• costs the accident has forced you to incur

This is where many claims lose value: when only one part of the damage is considered instead of assessing the full impact of the harm suffered.

How we handle your case

1. We tell you whether it is worth pursuing a claim
No vague answers or unnecessary detours. If we believe your case has merit, we will tell you. If we do not see a realistic basis for a claim, we will tell you that as well.

2. We build the evidence from the very beginning
In cases like these, evidence is everything:

• medical reports
• accident statements or police reports
• witness evidence
• accident records
• photographs
• medical history and clinical records
• invoices and supporting documents
• employment or administrative documentation

3. We pursue the claim through the right legal route
An insurer, an employer, and a public authority each require a different strategy. Every type of claim involves different procedures, deadlines, and evidential requirements.

4. We negotiate where appropriate and litigate where necessary
Some matters can be resolved effectively through pre-action negotiations. Others only move forward properly once court proceedings begin.

What documentation do we need?

It depends on the type of case, but if you already have them available, it is useful to gather:

• medical and emergency reports
• accident statements, police reports, or workplace accident reports
• photographs of the scene or the damage suffered
• witness details
• invoices, receipts, and proof of expenses
• payslips or evidence of loss of earnings
• decisions or communications from insurers, mutual insurance companies, the INSS, or public authorities
• any prior correspondence you have already sent or received

If you do not yet have everything, that is not a problem. We will tell you what is missing and which documents are worth obtaining before taking further steps.

If you’ve suffered harm, don’t let others decide what your claim is worth

If you’ve been involved in a road traffic accident, a workplace accident, or any other situation where you suffered harm you should not have had to bear, the first step is to bring clarity, structure, and strategy to your case.

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