[Insufficient legal rights of traffic accident victims. Insurance companies should force more active compensation claims].
According to law, persons injured in road traffic accidents are entitled to compensation. In almost 92% of cases, victims accept a modified solution suggested by the insurance company involved. If an agreement cannot be reached, or the disability is 10% or more, the case is referred to The Road Traffic Injuries Commission (TSN). Insurance companies often claim that the lengthy wait for a final ruling--up to four years or more--is due to the lack of a doctor's certificate of disability.
Gullbring
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Ortopediska kliniken, S:t Görans sjukhus, Stockholm. bengt.gullbring@mbox.swipnet.se
Månsson
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Walheim
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D000063:Accidents, Traffic / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D002568:Certification; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006801:Humans; D007345:Insurance Claim Review; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D010819:Physician's Role; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D013548:Sweden; D013997:Time Factors