Vahingonkorvauslakiin
Vahingonkorvauslaki (VKL) is a Finnish law that regulates the compensation for damages caused by traffic accidents. The law aims to ensure that victims of traffic accidents receive fair and adequate compensation for their losses. VKL applies to all traffic accidents that occur in Finland, regardless of whether the accident involves a vehicle, a pedestrian, or a cyclist.
Under VKL, the compensation for damages is determined based on the severity of the injuries sustained by
VKL also provides for compensation for non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, as well as for
In addition to compensation for damages, VKL also provides for compensation for the costs of medical treatment
VKL is enforced by the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom) and the Finnish Social Insurance