Traffic Accident Lawyer in Almería
Insurers know the Spanish compensation scale inside out — and use it to their advantage. We know it too, and we put that knowledge entirely on your side.
✓ No win, no fee · ✓ English spoken · ✓ Baremo experts
Why you need a specialist
After a traffic accident in Spain, the at-fault driver's insurer will make you an offer. That offer is based on their interpretation of the baremo — the official Spanish compensation scale — and it is almost always lower than what you are legally entitled to. Insurers have specialist lawyers and doctors working full-time to minimise payouts. If you negotiate alone, the information asymmetry is enormous.
Before founding Atlántida, both partners worked as in-house solicitors for major insurance companies. They know exactly how low offers are constructed, how injuries are downgraded in medical reports, and how preexisting conditions are used to reduce payouts. That knowledge is now working for you.
What we claim
Injuries and sequelae
We apply the official Spanish compensation scale (baremo) to calculate the true value of your injuries, days off work, and permanent sequelae based on their classification and your age.
Vehicle damage
We claim the actual repair cost or the market value of the vehicle if written off, plus the loss of use during the period without a car.
Loss of earnings
If the accident prevented you from working, we claim the difference between your sick pay and your actual salary, as well as loss of income for the self-employed.
Pain, suffering and aesthetic damage
We value visible scarring, disfigurement, and impact on quality of life — areas that insurers systematically undervalue when you have no legal representation.
Medical and travel expenses
All medical expenses, physiotherapy, orthopaedics, psychology, and travel to medical centres are claimable. We keep all receipts from day one.
Frequently asked questions
Should I accept the insurer's first offer? +
No. The first offer from an insurer almost never reflects the true value of your claim. Insurers know the Spanish compensation scale (baremo) inside out and use it to their advantage. In our experience, claimants who use a specialist lawyer consistently achieve significantly higher settlements than those who negotiate directly.
What is the Spanish baremo (compensation scale)? +
The baremo is the official system used in Spain to calculate compensation for traffic accident injuries. It assigns a monetary value to each injury, sequela, and day of incapacity based on specific tables. The scale is updated annually. Knowing how to apply it correctly — and how to challenge the insurer's interpretation — is key to maximising your compensation.
I was a tourist when the accident happened. Can I still claim? +
Yes. If the accident occurred in Spain, Spanish law applies and you are entitled to claim compensation from the at-fault driver's insurer. We handle claims for tourists and non-residents throughout the process, including cases where the other driver was uninsured.
How long do I have to make a claim? +
Under Spanish law, you generally have 1 year from the date of the accident (or from when injuries stabilise) to file a claim. This deadline applies strictly — do not wait.
What does "no win, no fee" mean? +
For traffic accident cases, our fees are a percentage of the compensation we obtain for you. If we do not win, you pay nothing. We explain the exact percentage clearly at the first consultation, with no small print.