"The injury didn't seem serious at first."
What initially felt like a minor injury gradually became a long-term limitation.
Outcome
Kompenzo helped Line obtain compensation acknowledging reduced earning capacity and its financial consequences.
Line, 39, injured her knee in a shared residential property area. At first, she expected the discomfort to fade within days. Instead, swelling and instability persisted.
Medical examinations confirmed ligament damage requiring extended treatment. Line's job required standing and mobility throughout the day. Returning to full-time work proved difficult, and she reduced her working hours.
The reduction in income created financial strain. Unsure whether her situation qualified for compensation, she contacted Kompenzo.
We explained that in Norway, compensation is assessed based on the injury's impact on work and income, regardless of the specific setting of the accident. We gathered medical documentation and coordinated the necessary formal steps.
The case resulted in compensation reflecting the long-term reduction in her earning capacity.
Today, Line works in a role better suited to her physical condition.
"I didn't think it was serious enough to matter. It helped to understand that the long-term effects were considered." — Line S., 39
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