How is the disability rate determined?

The disability rate is established through reports from an authorized health board and is a determining factor in the compensation calculation.

Is non-pecuniary (moral) damages included in this calculation?

No, this tool only produces a preliminary indicator for loss of earnings; non-pecuniary (moral) damages are assessed separately.

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Traffic Accident Compensation Calculator (Approximate)

Get a rough preliminary indicator based on disability rate, annual income, and fault rate.

THIS IS ONLY A ROUGH PRELIMINARY INDICATOR. THE ACTUAL COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED THROUGH A CASE-SPECIFIC ACTUARIAL CALCULATION.

This calculation is an approximate estimate; consult a lawyer for a definitive result.

In traffic accidents, compensation for loss of earning capacity due to disability is, in reality, calculated by a court-appointed expert using numerous actuarial variables such as life tables, discount rates, and remaining life expectancy, and is specific to each case file.

THIS TOOL ONLY PROVIDES A ROUGH PRELIMINARY INDICATOR; THE ACTUAL COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED THROUGH A CASE-SPECIFIC ACTUARIAL CALCULATION. It produces a simplified figure based on the disability rate, annual income, and fault rate entered; for a definitive result, always consult a lawyer and, where necessary, an actuary.

Legislation Notes

· Highway Traffic Act No. 2918 — liability of the motor vehicle operator
· Articles 49 et seq. of the Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098 — tort liability

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. This tool only provides a rough preliminary indicator; the actual compensation is determined through a case-specific actuarial calculation, usually via an expert report.