Road traffic accidents
What to do after a road traffic accident
Initial steps to preserve evidence and organise the relevant documentation...
Read morePersonal Injury lawyers in Portugal for road and work accidents
We are a law firm focused on personal injury, traffic accidents and work-related accidents in Portugal. We represent English-speaking clients throughout the country, with offices in Porto and Lisbon.
If you want to read more about what you should do in case of an accident, check our English accident guide.
You can also read about the most common accident and injury situations.
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General legal framework: Lei n.º 98/2009, Decreto-Lei n.º 291/2007 e regras profissionais aplicáveis à advocacia em Portugal.
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Frequent issues after an accident
Choose the topic closest to your situation to review general information and the resources already available on the site.
I was hit as a pedestrian
Pedestrian rights, evidence and first steps
I suffered serious injuries or had surgery
Information on bodily injury and clinical evidence
I received an insurer offer
Serious injuries, valuation and how to review the offer
The insurer is not responding
Delays, refusals and documents to keep organised
They assigned me 50% fault
Apportionment of liability and how to organise the evidence
The other vehicle fled or had no insurance
Useful steps for insurance searches, the FGA and evidence gathering
English-speaking clients
Injured in Portugal?
Start with the English page that matches the type of accident and then collect the documents listed there.
Car accident lawyer in Portugal
Road accidents, personal injury claims, insurer offers, disputed liability and uninsured-driver situations.
Open English road accident guidePersonal injury after an accident
Medical records, serious injuries, pedestrian accidents, sick leave, treatment expenses and future needs.
Review injury situationsWork accident in Portugal
General English information on workplace injuries, in itinere accidents, medical leave and compensation framework.
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Send a short summary, accident date, location, insurer details and any medical or police documents available.
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Practice focused on road traffic accidents, work accidents and disputes with insurers.
Road traffic accidents
General legal information on liability, evidence, insurer communications and compensation issues after a road traffic accident.
- Insurance claims
- Medical compensation
- Property damage
Work accidents
General legal information on accidents at work and in itinere situations, including medical leave, incapacity and the benefits provided by Law no. 98/2009.
- Workplace injuries
- In itinere accidents
- Benefits and compensation
Insurer disputes
General legal information on disputes with insurers, including delayed payments, refusals, documentation and the analysis of compensation offers.
- Offer review
- Incapacity assessment
- Compensation review
Who we are
ABRS Advogados is a Portuguese law firm with offices in Póvoa de Varzim and Lisbon.
Practice focused on road traffic accidents, work accidents and disputes with insurers.
The work is developed with objective language, careful document analysis and a legal framework tailored to the facts of each situation.
Experience
More than 10 years of practice in accident and insurance matters.
Dedicated approach
Case handling shaped around the facts and the documentation available.
Track record
Hundreds of clients served across the firm's practice areas.
Trust
A transparent and direct relationship with clients.
Useful contacts
Phone numbers and email are available below for institutional information.
Legal articles
General reading on rights, evidence and deadlines in Portugal.
Work accidents
Understanding rights after a work accident
General information on work accident rights, documentation and compensation...
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Direito dos Seguros
How to deal with insurers after an accident
General information on insurer communications, documents and compensation offers...
Read moreContacts
For institutional information, use the contacts indicated below.
Póvoa de Varzim office
Praça do Almada, 10, 1º Andar4490-438 Póvoa de Varzim
Portugal
Website
abrs.pt
Frequently asked questions
Short clarifications on road traffic accidents, evidence and compensation.
Is the joint accident statement an admission of fault?
No. The DAAA is used to report the accident and gather information. When both parties agree on how the accident happened, it may help accelerate claim handling, but it does not require either driver to declare themselves at fault.
When should I call the PSP or the GNR?
If there are injuries, a hit-and-run, lack of cooperation, disagreement about how the accident happened or no proof of insurance, ask for the authorities to attend. If the other vehicle has no valid insurance, see also the English information on uninsured or unknown drivers.
Does the insurer's assessment decide fault?
No, not on its own. Liability results from the overall body of evidence: statements, photographs, witnesses, the police report, the damage and the dynamics of the accident. Where there is a settlement offer, it may also be useful to review the English section on insurance deadlines and settlement proposals.
Can a helmet, clothing and a mobile phone be included in the compensation claim?
They may be included if they were damaged in the accident and there is proof of both the damage and the value.
Can I claim compensation for psychological trauma?
Yes, provided the impact is documented and legally relevant in the specific case. In situations involving clinical assessment and sequelae, it may also be useful to review the English section on medical reports and bodily injury claims.
Useful resources
View all articles →Deadlines after a road traffic accident
Essential checklist and legal deadlines
Pedestrian hit by a vehicle: rights
What to do and how compensation is usually claimed
How to deal with insurers
Practical approach and common mistakes to avoid
Road traffic accident lawyer
How legal representation may fit into the process
Offices
Lisbon and Póvoa de Varzim, with nationwide case handling
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