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Question: My wife and I were in a car accident with someone whose insurance had expired. The driver accepted the blame but my wife has been complaining of a sore neck and back ever since.
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Question: My wife and I were in a car accident
with someone whose insurance had expired. The driver accepted the
blame but my wife has been complaining of a sore neck and back ever
since. Will I have to file a civil case for any medical bills?
Answer: To claim any damages including medical
bills, you will have to file a civil traffic case.
Under Articles 22, Article 24 and Article 26 of Law no 35 of
1992, you have the right to file litigation against the other
party. However, in such cases, the most important evidence is the
medical report.
In the event of any injury, the injured party must get a copy of
a comprehensive medical report, preferably from a government
hospital, detailing the injuries sustained. Any compensation is
based on the seriousness of the injury and the effect of the injury
on the injured party's income, mobility, and permanent or
temporary disability.
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guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
