Accidents, injuries, and problems with insurance companies.
Lawyers of
Compensation
Have you suffered an accident or other injury and are unsure if your rights are being properly considered?
Legal representation in traffic and workplace accidents, bodily injury, disability, potential medical negligence, and disputes with insurance companies.
Did you suffer an accident or other damage?
Understand what your rights are.
- Legal representation in traffic and workplace accidents, medical malpractice, and insurance company disputes.
- Analysis of liability, damages suffered, and available documentation.
- A clear explanation of the steps required to claim or contest compensation.
Compensation
An accident can change more than just that moment.
The consequences don't always end when you leave the hospital, return to work, or are discharged from the hospital.
Pain, physical limitations, treatments, expenses, professional difficulties, loss of income, or significant changes in family life may persist.
At the same time, the injured party often has to deal with insurance companies, medical reports, expert opinions, forms, and proposals whose scope is not always easy to understand.
Legal counsel for compensation claims allows for the analysis not only of the initial event, but also of its resulting consequences and how these can be demonstrated.
Legal support provided by qualified lawyers.
The Compensation Lawyers department of CSG Advogados is a firm led by Dr. Catarina S. Gomes, a lawyer registered with the Portuguese Bar Association under professional license number 55087P.
We assist people who have suffered accidents, injuries, or other damages and need to understand their rights, the responsibilities involved, and the steps necessary to claim compensation.
We provide legal support in traffic and workplace accidents, bodily injury, temporary or permanent disability, possible medical negligence, fatal accidents, disputes with insurance companies, and other civil liability situations.
We analyzed the facts, the available documentation, the consequences of the accident, and the positions of the entities involved, including compensation proposals, refusals to pay, and decisions related to medical discharges or disability.
Each situation is handled with confidentiality, rigor, and clarity, so that you can understand the context of your case and make informed decisions before accepting a proposal, signing a document, or initiating a process.
Catarina S. Gomes
Professional License No. 55087P
Dr. Catarina has always maintained a highly professional and competent attitude. I would like to highlight her availability and efficiency in addressing the situation that led me to hire her services.
After an accident or damage, know what to do.
- Determine if there might be grounds for claiming compensation;
- Analyze liabilities, damages, medical reports, expenses, and communications from the insurance company;
- Avoid missing deadlines or making decisions without fully understanding the implications.
Compensation Situations Requiring Attention
An accident, an injury, or an insurance company's refusal to pay can raise questions about responsibilities, deadlines, documentation, and amounts to be claimed.
We support individuals and families in the legal analysis of the situation, in assessing the damages suffered, and in defining the appropriate steps to seek compensation.
Traffic Accidents and Bodily Injury
Accidents involving drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, cyclists, or pedestrians; run-overs; physical injuries; medical treatments; lasting consequences; disability; loss of income and property damage.
Workplace Accidents
Accidents occurring at the workplace, during the performance of duties or on the way to or from work; temporary or permanent disability; medical expenses; loss of income and liability of the employer.
Medical Discharge without Recovery
Discharge granted despite persistent pain, limitations, or need for treatment; disagreement with clinical assessment; contestation of disability and analysis of sequelae resulting from the accident.
Permanent Disability
Permanent injuries or limitations affecting functional, professional, or earning capacity; medico-legal assessment; contesting the degree of disability and analysis of future damages.
Problems with Insurance Companies
Refusal of payment; compensation offer deemed insufficient; delay in settling the claim; coverage exclusions; life, disability, personal accident or multi-risk insurance.
Medical Negligence
Possible error or delay in diagnosis; surgical error; negligence during childbirth; lack of informed consent; harm resulting from treatments in hospitals, clinics, or doctor's offices.
Fatal Accidents
Traffic accidents, workplace accidents, or other situations that result in the death of a family member; analysis of responsibilities, family rights, and damages resulting from the death.
Other Situations of Civil Liability
Falls in public spaces or establishments; accidents in hotels; damage caused by animals; defective products; poorly executed works; construction defects and damage caused by public entities.
Do you need guidance regarding compensation?
If you have been in an accident, suffered injuries or disabilities, incurred expenses, lost income, or are experiencing difficulties with an insurance company, it is important to understand what rights and procedures apply to your case.
CSG Advogados analyzes the facts, available documentation, damages suffered, and liabilities involved, helping you understand the next steps before accepting a proposal, signing a document, or initiating a claim.
Contact us for a legal assessment of your situation.
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Assistance in various compensation processes.
Road accidents, bodily injury and disability
A road accident can have very different consequences: from property damage to serious injuries, disability, loss of income or death.
We provide legal assistance in situations involving:
- drivers and passengers;
- pedestrian accidents;
- motorcycle accidents;
- accidents involving cyclists;
- loss of income;
- permanent disability;
- vehicles without insurance;
- accidents that occurred abroad;
- compensation proposals
- insufficient;
- fatal accidents.
Compensation
Compensation Lawyers
CSG Advogados provides legal support in compensation claims arising from accidents, personal injuries, property damage, and civil liability situations.
We intervene in cases of workplace accidents, traffic accidents, medical negligence, disability, loss of income, property and non-property damages, as well as in disputes and negotiations with insurance companies.
Legal representation by a compensation attorney allows for an assessment of the damages suffered, an analysis of liability, and the defense of compensation that is appropriate to the specific consequences of each situation.
Assistance in various compensation processes.
Problems and disputes with insurance companies
The insurance company may refuse payment, submit a proposal, invoke an exclusion, or delay the settlement of the claim.
Legal analysis can encompass:
- car insurance;
- workers' compensation insurance;
- life insurance;
- Disability insurance;
- personal accident insurance;
- Multi-risk home insurance;
- Coverage exclusions;
- proposals deemed insufficient;
- Delays in regularizing the process.
Assistance in various compensation processes.
Workplace accidents and occupational diseases
Follow-up may be necessary when the accident is not recognized, there is disagreement regarding discharge or disability, the worker continues to have sequelae, or the situation involves additional responsibility for the employer.
The following can be analyzed:
- workplace accident;
- accident during work-related travel;
- accident on the way;
- Discharged from the hospital without recovery;
- temporary disability;
- permanent disability;
- contesting the degree of disability;
- worker without insurance;
- fatal accident;
- possible occupational disease.
The Portuguese system covers medical and financial benefits, including treatment, compensation during temporary disability, pensions or lump sums for certain permanent disabilities, and death-related benefits.
Protect them
Your rights!
- Exercise your rights with qualified assistance.
- Don't make decisions without consulting a lawyer.
- Protect yourself with legal advice.
Do you need legal advice?
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Assistance in various compensation processes.
Not sure if you should seek legal counsel yet?
You don't need to wait for a compensation offer or a refusal from the insurance company to seek legal advice.
An assessment can be important from the outset, especially when there are injuries, ongoing treatments, loss of income, doubts about responsibility, or documents that you are asked to sign.
It may make sense to seek advice when:
- You don't know who to report the accident to or what documents to keep;
- Are you still undergoing treatment or are you afraid of having lasting effects?;
- He is unable to work or to afford expenses;
- He was called in for a medical evaluation or assessment;
- There are doubts about who was responsible for the accident;
- You received a report, proposal, decision, or document that you do not understand.
A consultation allows you to analyze the facts, identify the relevant elements, and explain what steps can be considered in your case.
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Secure what is yours.
with legal support.
- Assert your rights in the division of assets or inheritances.
- Avoid hasty decisions and unnecessary family conflicts.
- Count on legal guidance throughout the entire succession process.
Do you need legal advice?
Schedule your appointment.
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Assistance in various compensation processes.
How does a compensation process work?
A compensation process begins with an analysis of the accident or event that caused the damage, the responsibilities involved, and the consequences suffered. At this stage, documents such as accident reports, medical reports, examinations, expenses, proof of income, and communications from insurance companies are evaluated.
After gathering the necessary information, the legal framework for the damages is established, which may include injuries, temporary or permanent disability, loss of income, medical expenses, material damages, and other limitations impacting personal or professional life.
Whenever possible, the request is submitted and discussed out of court, specifically with the insurance company or the responsible entity. When it is not possible to reach a suitable solution by agreement, it may be necessary to resort to legal action, with each step being monitored rigorously, clearly, and with information about the available options.
Frequently Asked Questions
We answer the most common questions so you can schedule your appointment with more confidence and clarity.
Can I clarify this by phone first before making an appointment?
Yes. You can call us before scheduling to clarify any doubts, understand which consultation is most suitable, and receive initial guidance on the best way to proceed.
Is this consultation right for me?
This consultation is for those who need clear, confidential legal guidance tailored to their specific situation. If you have any doubts about how your case applies, we recommend contacting us by phone.
Is it better to book online or by phone?
If you already know what you want, you can book online quickly and easily. If you prefer to clarify some questions first, a phone call is the best option.
How long does the consultation last?
The consultation lasts 60 minutes.
What is the price of the consultation?
The consultation fee is €90 + VAT.
How does the marking process work?
Simply choose the date and time, indicate whether you prefer an online or in-person consultation, select the legal area, and provide a brief summary of the matter to be discussed.
How does payment work?
For online consultations, payment is made online using the methods available at checkout (MBWay, MB, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Europix). For in-person consultations, payment is made at the time of the consultation.
I was fired. Should I schedule an appointment?
Yes. Before accepting any payments, signing documents, or responding to the employer, it is important to review the resignation letter, the contract, the receipts, and the amounts presented.
I am a company. Can I also schedule an appointment?
Yes. We provide legal support to companies regarding labor law, including contracts, disciplinary procedures, dismissals, termination agreements, work schedules, internal regulations, inspections by the ACT (Portuguese Labor Authority), and occupational risk prevention.
What happens after I schedule the appointment?
After booking, you will receive confirmation by email and can save the appointment to your Google Calendar. You will also receive access details and the link to the session after payment confirmation. The day before and again on the day of the session, 10 minutes before, you will receive a reminder notification.
What information or documents should I prepare?
When scheduling, simply provide a brief summary of the matter. Whenever possible, you should include your employment contract, payslips, letters received, emails, messages, proposed agreement, notice of misconduct, work schedule, vacation record, or notifications from the ACT (Authority for Working Conditions).
Who provides the consultation?
The consultation is provided by a lawyer, according to the legal area indicated in the appointment. The matter is framed and assigned to a qualified lawyer in that area. The consultation is ensured by CSG Advogados, a firm led by Dr. Catarina S. Gomes, a lawyer registered with the Portuguese Bar Association under professional license number 55087P.
If I am abroad, can I still make the inquiry?
Yes. You can opt for an online consultation and, if necessary, send documentation by email by replying to the consultation confirmation email.
Is the query conducted in Portuguese?
Yes. The consultation is conducted in Portuguese, but you can choose to have it in English.
Can I reschedule the appointment if something unexpected comes up?
Yes. If any unforeseen circumstances arise, you should contact us by email or phone as soon as possible to check the possibility of rescheduling.
Is the information shared during the consultation confidential?
Yes. The scheduling process is handled with seriousness, confidentiality, and rigorous legal oversight from the very first contact.
I'm not sure if my problem is related to labor law. What should I do?
No problem. You can call us before booking and we'll help you figure out which consultation is best suited to your situation.
Compensation
Compensation inquiries nationwide
CSG Advogados offers online compensation consultations nationwide, as well as in-person consultations at our office in Braga, by appointment.
We provide legal support to clients in the districts of Aveiro, Beja, Braga, Bragança, Castelo Branco, Coimbra, Évora, Faro, Guarda, Leiria, Lisbon, Portalegre, Porto, Santarém, Setúbal, Viana do Castelo, Vila Real and Viseu, as well as in the Autonomous Regions of the Azores and Madeira.
Consultations can cover workplace accidents, traffic accidents, medical malpractice, civil liability, disability, loss of income, property and non-property damages, and disputes with insurance companies.
Why choose a qualified lawyer specializing in compensation claims?
A claims process can involve liabilities, damages, deadlines, and documentation that are difficult to assess without assistance.
Legal support helps you understand the context of your case, organize your evidence, communicate with the insurance company or responsible entity, and define the next steps.
- Analysis of the facts and damages suffered;
- Verification of documents, deadlines and responsibilities;
- Negotiating with insurance companies and other entities;
- Legal representation, when necessary.
IN-PERSON OR ONLINE CONSULTATION
Schedule your appointment today.
Schedule your consultation and find out which legal solution makes sense for your case.
geral@csg-advogados.pt
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+351 914 422 409
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