Traffic accident lawyer

If you have had a traffic accident, it is normal that you now have more questions than answers: whether you can claim compensation, how much you may be entitled to, what happens with your sick leave, who pays for the damages, how to deal with the insurance company, and whether it is worth pursuing the claim.

The key point is to be clear from the start: if you have suffered injuries, long-term consequences, property damage, or financial losses due to a traffic accident, you may be entitled to compensation. And no—the insurance company is not the sole decision-maker when it comes to valuing your case.

At ASO Corporate, we help you pursue your claim with legal criteria, evidence, and strategy. We work from Barberà del Vallès by appointment and also provide online support to clients across the province of Barcelona. The relevance of this service is very real: the Spanish Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) reported in March 2026 that in 2024 there were 1,785 fatalities in 101,996 road traffic accidents involving victims in Spain.

If you have had an accident, you may be entitled to far more than you think

Many people believe that claiming after a traffic accident simply means asking for “a few days of sick leave” or the cost of car repairs. It does not. A properly handled claim must assess the full extent of the harm caused: physical, material, and financial.
The valuation of personal injury damages in road traffic accidents is governed by the legal system introduced by Law 35/2015, which structures and quantifies compensation for temporary injuries, permanent consequences, personal damages, and financial losses.
This means your case is not assessed “by guesswork” or only based on what the insurance company is willing to offer. It is assessed within a specific legal framework, and the way the claim is prepared makes a significant difference.

I want to know how much I can claim.

What you can claim: injuries, long-term consequences, vehicle damage, and financial losses

In a traffic accident, you may be able to claim, depending on the case:

Temporary injuries
If you have needed medical treatment, rehabilitation, diagnostic tests, or recovery time, this forms part of the compensable damage under the legal valuation system.
If you are left with pain, limitations, reduced mobility, scars, or any permanent consequence, it must be properly assessed. This is where the most compensation is often lost when cases are handled too quickly or without strategy.

Property damage
Vehicle damage, personal belongings, helmet, phone, glasses, or any other item damaged in the accident.

Financial loss
Medical expenses, travel costs, rehabilitation, assistance from third parties, loss of income, or any real economic impact resulting from the accident. Law 35/2015 specifically strengthened the regulation of patrimonial damage and loss of earnings.

The key point is this: not leaving out items that are actually compensable.

The insurance company does not have the final word

After a traffic accident, many people assume that if the insurance company has already set an amount, that is what they are entitled to. That is not the case.

The Spanish Civil Liability and Insurance Law for motor vehicle use regulates the system of reasoned offer and reasoned response, requiring insurers to provide a justified position in response to the injured party’s claim. In addition, failure to issue a reasoned offer may have legal consequences, including default interest.

In plain terms: an insurance offer is not the official truth of your case. It is their proposal. And before accepting it, it is important to review it carefully.

I want to review the insurer’s offer

Pre-claim, reasoned offer, and lawsuit

In traffic accident claims today, it is not enough to go straight to court “without more”.
The law requires the claim process to be properly structured with a prior claim against the insurer, and since the procedural reform of 2025, it is explicitly reinforced that any lawsuit should be accompanied by the reasoned offer, the reasoned response, or, if these do not exist, proof of the prior claim submitted to the insurer.
In addition, the direct action against the insurer is subject to a one-year limitation period, so it is important not to delay or rely solely on ongoing informal discussions with the insurance company.

What we do in this phase:

• review the accident report, police report, and circumstances of the crash
• organise medical and financial documentation
• prepare a well-founded pre-claim
• negotiate where appropriate
• and file a lawsuit when necessary

It is not just about claiming. It is about claiming properly.

How we handle your case

1. We assess whether your claim has real prospects
   We tell you whether the case is worth pursuing and what legal angles should be opened.
2. We organise the evidence from the very beginning
   In traffic cases, evidence is decisive: emergency care, medical follow-up, rehabilitation, reports, police record, photos, witnesses, expenses, and financial impact.
3. We prevent the insurer from controlling the narrative alone
   We review liability, documentation, and settlement offers so you are not left undercompensated.
4. We claim all applicable damages
   Not only injuries, but also long-term consequences, expenses, property damage, and financial loss.
5. We negotiate or litigate depending on what is best
   Some cases are properly resolved through settlement, while others only progress effectively through court action.

What documentation do we need

If you already have it, it is useful to gather:

• amicable accident report or incident details
• police report, if available
• emergency and follow-up medical reports
• sick leave certificates, if any
• proof of rehabilitation, pharmacy expenses, travel costs, and other related expenses
• photos of the accident or damage
• repair estimates or invoices
• documentation of loss of income or financial impact
• insurance company offer or communications

If you do not have everything, that is not a problem. We will tell you what is essential and what is worth obtaining before taking action.

Don’t let a quick offer make you lose money

After a traffic accident, rushing often benefits the insurance company more than it benefits you. What you need is a clear assessment, a well-prepared claim, and someone who looks at the full extent of the damage, not just part of it.

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