Requesting a personal injury advance payment

Requesting a personal injury advance payment. General information.

Bills and lost income can arise during a long recovery. An advance may help cover current losses. Whether payment is possible and what amount is appropriate depends partly on liability and evidence. It is not extra compensation above the final settlement.

List current expenses and lost earnings, stating periods, amounts and supporting evidence. Show earlier payments separately rather than silently deducting them. The handler can then understand what remains outstanding.

The Dutch GBL code mentions payment within fourteen days after recognition or final establishment of accrued loss. This is a conduct rule, not a guarantee starting with every initial request. Ask what is accepted and what further evidence is needed.

Ask which losses or calculations are contested and whether an undisputed portion can be paid. Serious financial difficulty may justify considering legal steps, but proceedings have conditions, costs and risks. Obtain advice on suitability first.

Keep the letter, date, description and amount of each payment. Watch for wording about closure or final discharge. Advances are ultimately accounted for; ask what remains open. Our guide helps prepare an evidenced request and follow-up questions.

Read the full explanation and sources on our website. Obtain an assessment of which rules apply to your situation.