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Expert Reports in Causal Assessment of Injury

Expert reports (art. 200 Rv) determine causal allocation. Medical, vocational and psychological experts assess damage; procedure and tips for effective use.

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Expert Reports: Key to Causal Assessment

In complex injury cases, medical and economic experts determine the causal allocation. Their reports are decisive for judges, often appointed pursuant to article 200 Rv.

Types of Experts

  • Medical: Causality pre-existing vs. accident-related damage.
  • Vocational Expert: Attribution of income loss.
  • Psychologist: Psychological aggravation.

Procedure

Parties draw up a questionnaire; the expert rules independently. Binding unless objection (article 201 Rv). Costs: often borne by the perpetrator.

Avoiding Errors

Select specialised experts. Case law ECLI:NL:RBROT:2023:234 warns against bias. Success factor: timely submission and targeted questions.

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